His Excellency, the Zamfara State Executive Governor, Hon. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON (Shattiman Sakkwato) has said he  will not rest until peace is restored in all parts of the state.

Speaking, Director General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communications, Government House, Yusuf Idris Gusau said; the governor made his position known while delivering his Eid-El-Kabir festival statewide broadcast.

According to him, the administration which inherited a terrible state of insecurity two years ago when it came into effect had employed one of the best options which is peace and dialogue with men of the underworld terrorizing the state, the result of which have earned the state relative peace.

He however noted his awareness of the existence of pockets of unrepentant bandits existing in the state for which he made several trips to the nation’s President Muhammadu Buhari who listened and ordered for the deployment of more security personnel who are currently putting their lives in the line to ensure that the peace for which Zamfara is known returns.

The governor who appreciated the efforts of the security agencies working in the state, commended and appreciated the support, prayers and cooperation being extended to his government by the citizens especially through prayers and urged them to continue in this direction.

Matawalle pointed out that his government has kept fate with the people in meeting its campaign promises despite dwindling resources and the threats posed by insecurity by providing dividends of democracy to the electorates.

Similarly, the Shattiman Sakkwato who recounted the understanding of the state’s civil servants to the government said his approval for the early payment of July salaries mid-month for them to have a hitch-free Sallah celebration is part of his appreciation to them.

While wishing the Muslim Ummah in the state a memorable Sallah, the governor urged them to reminisce on the virtues the Eid-El-Kabir was prescribed on them and continue to be their brothers’ keepers.