Aminu Jaji, a member of the House of Representatives, has raised alarm over the escalating insecurity in Zamfara State, describing it as a humanitarian catastrophe. He recounted a disturbing incident in which bandits allegedly fed newborn twins to dogs after abducting their mother.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Jaji, who represents Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, said the pregnant woman was kidnapped from her community in Zamfara. After giving birth in captivity, the bandits reportedly threw her newborn twins to their dogs, which devoured them.
“This is the level of horror we are witnessing. A pregnant woman was abducted and gave birth to twins while in captivity. The bandit leader threw the babies to his dogs, and they were eaten alive,” he said. “We can’t stay silent. We must take decisive action.”
Jaji rejected calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara, insisting the Nigerian military is capable of restoring peace if properly equipped and motivated. He emphasized that Nigeria does not need to hire foreign mercenaries to combat insurgency.
“Our soldiers are brave and competent. What we need is to modernize our approach—adopt more technology, ensure proper oversight, and improve the welfare of our security personnel,” he said.
He further urged the federal government to scrutinize how resources are allocated and utilized in the fight against terrorism, stressing the need for accountability and efficiency.
Jaji spoke passionately about the suffering of his constituents, revealing that more than 200 people had been kidnapped in his constituency. He cited specific incidents: 60 people abducted in Banga, 10 killed after their families failed to raise a N30 million ransom, 25 more taken from Gabake, and a fresh attack reported in Kungurki just a day before his address.
He warned that large areas of his constituency are now under the control of bandits, who terrorize residents and operate as de facto authorities.
Jaji called for a complete overhaul of the country’s security architecture and expressed concern that those surrounding President Bola Tinubu might not be fully conveying the grim reality of the security situation in the North-West.
“Our people are being slaughtered and displaced daily. It’s time to act before it’s too late,” he added.
