NDC Faults Zamfara Governor’s Ethiopia Trip After Deadly Attack

What changed

The NDC criticized the Zamfara governor’s trip to Ethiopia after an attack in Bindin, Maru Local Government Area, left 12 soldiers and five artisanal miners dead. The reported toll was 17 people.

Why it matters

The criticism turns the governor’s absence into part of the political story surrounding a deadly security incident. It raises a direct question about leadership during a crisis, especially when soldiers and civilian miners are among the reported dead.

The governor’s response, the purpose of the Ethiopia trip and official confirmation of the casualty figures were not reported. Those details will shape whether this remains a political rebuke or becomes a wider dispute over the state’s handling of security.