The Zamfara State government has rejected a viral documents claiming it released huge funds to some bandits’ kingpins for dialogue in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada said the documents with his signature and those of other top government officials were fake and mischievous.
Insisting Zamfara state government will not negotiate with bandits, Nakwada added that security agencies had been properly briefed and were on course to track down the social media source.
“The state government has consistently announced its firm stance against negotiating with the bandits and terrorists.
“We still maintain the position that we will not negotiate with terrorists.
He faulted the claims that money was paid to some media promoters under the guise of “reconciliation efforts” from the state Security Trust Fund.
