Bandits Fed Kidnapped Babies to Their Dogs – Zamfara Lawmaker Cries Out Over Shocking Atrocities

 

The unending wave of violence in Zamfara State has reached catastrophic levels, and one of the state’s most prominent voices in the National Assembly, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, is no longer staying silent. During a deeply emotional address to journalists at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Jaji painted a harrowing picture of life in his constituency, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, revealing the extent of the banditry, kidnappings, and human suffering that has overtaken the region.

Hon. Jaji, who is not just a member of the House of Representatives but also a former Chairman of the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, issued a stark warning that the situation in Zamfara is now a full-blown humanitarian crisis. According to him, over 200 attacks have been recorded in just one local government—Kaura Namoda. These attacks, he said, have devastated towns and villages like Dayo, Banga, Gabaki, Korea, and Madura.

In an emotional moment that stunned the press, Jaji revealed that in the small community of Banga alone, 60 people were abducted just two days before his address. The kidnappers, he said, have demanded ₦30 million as ransom. But that was not even the worst part.

“Just two days ago, 60 people were abducted in Banga. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of 30 million naira. Out of those abducted, 10 were killed, and the fate of the remaining 50 hangs in the balance,”
— Hon. Aminu Jaji

His voice trembled with frustration and pain as he spoke about the countless empty promises made by politicians—promises that have now come back to haunt those who believed in them.

“We gave assurances that if our party came to power, insecurity would become history. Unfortunately, the reality today is different,”
— Jaji laments

According to him, many communities in Zamfara are now nothing but ghost towns, abandoned by their residents who could no longer cope with the relentless violence. He recounted stories that sound like scenes from a horror movie but are, tragically, real.

One of the most disturbing incidents he shared was the fate of a pregnant woman who was abducted by bandits. She gave birth while in captivity, only for the unimaginable to follow:

“Then the leader of the bandit took the twins. Then he throw it to his dog. The dog eat the twins one by one. Where are we?”
— Jaji asked, his voice filled with anguish

In another terrifying example of the bandits’ brutality, Jaji described how a young boy living with epilepsy was executed in cold blood—simply because he had a seizure in front of his captors.

These are not exaggerations. They are the real-life horrors faced by people in northern Nigeria every single day.

“These are not just stories. These are the everyday realities of our people. Our people are no longer safe, they cannot farm, they cannot trade, and many are internally displaced, unrecognized by both the state and federal governments,”
— Jaji continued

Jaji expressed deep disappointment with the federal government, accusing it of failing to act, despite being aware of the growing crisis. He claimed that he has engaged with the Ministry of Defence and other relevant security bodies, yet the situation continues to spiral out of control. His plea was not just for attention—it was a desperate call for action.

Zamfara, a state once seen as a land of peace and religious harmony, has now become a hotspot for criminal activity. Jaji reminded the public that Zamfara was one of the states that gave strong support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general elections.

“Despite the introduction of Sharia and peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the past, we are now ravaged by violence,”
— Jaji remarked

He emphasized that the people of Zamfara, like all Nigerians, deserve equal protection and the full attention of the federal government. This is not just a regional issue anymore—it is becoming a national emergency.

“This is not about politics anymore. It’s about human lives. The 1999 Constitution, as amended, states clearly that the protection of lives and property is the primary responsibility of government,”
— Jaji stressed

He urged President Tinubu to treat the insecurity in Zamfara with the urgency it deserves, warning that if the problem is not tackled decisively, it could spread to other parts of the country and destabilize Nigeria further.

“People cry to us for help. They come in tears. They are not moving because they know where to go, they are moving because they have no other choice,”
— Jaji said, his voice heavy with sorrow

In conclusion, Hon. Jaji called for a unified national response—one that cuts across political, religious, and ethnic lines. He appealed to all Nigerians to see the crisis not just as a Zamfara problem, but as a national issue that requires compassion, collaboration, and bold leadership.

“We must rise above politics. We must respond as people of faith and conscience,”
— he concluded

Final Word on NaijaRush

The situation in Zamfara is not just a news headline—it is a cry for help. Children, mothers, farmers, and innocent citizens are being slaughtered, kidnapped, and forced to flee their ancestral homes. It is a humanitarian disaster unfolding in real time, and voices like Hon. Aminu Jaji’s must not be ignored.

Nigeria cannot afford to look away.