The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the security challenges in Zamfara State as Governor Dauda Lawal officially defected to the All Progressives Congress.

Vice President Kashim Shettima made the pledge on Tuesday in Gusau while formally receiving the governor into the APC.

Shettima said the Federal Government would deploy adequate security personnel and equipment to combat banditry that has continued to threaten lives and property in the state.

He congratulated Lawal on joining the ruling party and assured him of the Federal Government’s support and cooperation to advance development in the state.

The Vice President also urged residents of Zamfara to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Lawal in the 2027 general elections.

He stated, “The federal government will do everything humanly possible to get rid of the marauding bandits who have been terrorising the people of the state”.

“We will give necessary assistance and support to Governor Dauda Lawal to continue with the good work he has started”.

“I am calling on the good people of the state to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal in the 2027 general elections.”

In his remarks, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, announced that he would not contest the Zamfara governorship election in 2027, declaring his support for Lawal’s second-term ambition.