Shekarau stated that there is no single concrete initiative that the three state governments have jointly executed to address the security challenges bedeviling the region.
The former governor made the observation while speaking on how the governments of Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto States are handling the security crisis, where he expressed disappointment over the absence of a unified approach.
According to him, the three states share similar security problems, including banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling, which have claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands of residents. Yet, each state appears to be fighting the battle in isolation without a common strategy.
Shekarau lamented that despite several security meetings and promises by governors in the region, there has been no visible joint operation, intelligence sharing or coordinated policy that shows genuine commitment to ending the menace.
He noted that the lack of synergy has made it easy for criminal elements to move freely from one state to another after carrying out attacks, making the fight against banditry more difficult.
Reacting to Shekarau's statement, some residents in the affected states said his comment reflects the reality on ground. They accused the political leaders of paying lip service to security while prioritizing personal interests over the welfare of the people.
"This directly shows that these leaders are not concerned about the security problem. What is before them is just accumulation of wealth, not the people," a concerned citizen said.
The residents called on the governors of Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto to put aside political differences and come together to develop a lasting solution to the insecurity that has crippled socio-economic activities in the region.
They stressed that without strong collaboration and sincere commitment from the governors, efforts by the Federal Government and security agencies alone may not yield the desired results.
