In a recent lecture delivered by a renowned cleric Sheikh Abdurrahman Azzamfari, the growing security challenges in Zamfara State were discussed with candidness and conviction. The cleric did not mince words in highlighting the dangerous forces working behind the scenes to perpetuate violence and unrest in the state, while commending the ongoing efforts of key government figures to restore peace.
According to the cleric, selfish interests and ignorance have been key drivers of the insecurity plaguing Zamfara. In his words, “This problem is like the case of two elephants fighting; who will suffer the most? The grass.” Sheikh Azzamfari made it clear that the people of Zamfara are the ultimate victims of this ongoing conflict, which, he asserts, is being driven by powerful individuals who benefit from the continued violence.
The cleric praised the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher G. Musa, for their tireless efforts to address the situation. He pointed out that these leaders have become targets of those who do not want to see peace return to the state. “These people do not want the good efforts that Matawalle is making to end this incessant violence to come to fruition. They cannot afford to allow Matawalle or Christopher Musa to take the credit for ending this menace,” Sheikh Azzamfari remarked.
In his closing remarks, he urged all believing Muslims to include Dr. Matawalle and General Musa in their prayers, imploring divine intervention to help these leaders overcome the evil forces plotting against them. His call for solidarity emphasized the need for unity in supporting genuine efforts aimed at ending the violence in Zamfara, while condemning those who are determined to undermine such initiatives for their own gain.
Sheikh Azzamfari’s message resonated deeply with the people, as he exposed the stark realities fueling insecurity in Zamfara State and reaffirmed support for the leaders working to bring peace and stability to the region.
Malam Ahmed Suleiman is an Analyst