Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has dismissed widespread speculation that he intends to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) handles, the Governor reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP and condemned the rumours as distractions from his administration’s ongoing efforts.
“I am Dauda Lawal, a bona fide member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” the governor wrote. “Disregard the fake news from detractors determined to distract us from the RESCUE MISSION we have embarked on.”
He stressed that his focus remains on delivering the mandate given to him by the people of Zamfara State, not on political maneuvering.
Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Police Command reported the rescue of six kidnapped individuals during a patrol operation along the Anka-Gummi Road on April 16, 2025.
“The Police Command has successfully rescued six kidnap victims following a swift search-and-rescue operation,” said Police spokesperson DSP Yazid Abubakar. He added that the victims were found after officers spotted an abandoned Peugeot 206 and initiated a search.
The rescued individuals — Hon. Bakiru Masama, Dan Masama, Aminu Bukkuyum, Ahmad Masama, Umar Jema, and Shehu Mulluwa — have since been reunited with their families.
Zamfara, situated in Nigeria’s North-West region, continues to face security challenges even as state authorities ramp up efforts to restore peace and stability.
