‘Cowardly attempt to inflict collateral harm’ — NGF speaks on Zamfara bridge bombing

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has condemned the bombing of a bridge in Zamfara state by suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

On Wednesday, eight people were killed when an explosive hit the Gusau-Dansadau bridge, destroying a Golf car commuting to Gusau.

Subsequently, Muhammed Dalijan, Zamfara state police commissioner, said members of the Lakurawa terrorist group were spotted near the blast site moments before the explosion.

Reacting in a statement issued on Thursday, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, NGF chairman, commiserated with Dauda Lawal, Zamfara state governor, and families of those who lost their lives.

He asked the Nigerian army and security agencies to restore peace and ensure safety across the country.

“The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) sends its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Zamfara State on the unfortunate road explosion in which six persons reportedly died,” the statement reads.

“The Forum says the incident, which the police have blamed on the run-away local terrorist group, was a cowardly attempt to inflict collateral harm on the people.

“We condemn the development in its entirely, and wholeheartedly throw our weight behind the efforts of the Nigerian military to rout these violent, criminal elements from our land.

“As the security agencies finish off these elements, we call for improved vigilance and prompt report of suspicious activities to the authorities. This is necessary for the good of all.”