The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday revealed that he refused to pay a ransom of N300 million demanded by bandits who kidnapped his brothers seven years ago.
Mr Lawal, whose state is plagued by bandits’ activities, said he refused to pay ransom because it would embolden the kidnappers to continue with the crime.
He spoke at the National Town Hall Meeting organised by ARISE TV in Abuja. The event was themed, “Building National Consensus for State Police and Security.”
The governor, who was a member of the panel of discussants, vowed never to negotiate with bandits or criminals from a position of weakness..Click to Continue/Video>>