Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has appealed to the people of the state to intensify prayers for God’s intervention to end banditry in the state.
Matawalle made the call during a special prayer session organised by the Ulamau Consultative Committee (UCC) which was held all over the state.
The governor who attended the prayer at the Gusau Central Mosque, said it has become imperative for the citizens to complement the government and security operatives’ efforts in tackling the menace in the state.
”Prayer is the only powerful weapon that can solve any calamity on the people. We must seek for Allah’s forgiveness.
The National Daily reports that the special prayer session was observed in all the Juma’at mosques in the state.