A coalition under the banner of the Concerned Nigerians for Human Security has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, calling for international attention and decisive action over the worsening security situation in Zamfara State and other parts of northern Nigeria.

In an open letter addressed to the U.S. President, the group described the killings and mass displacement in Zamfara as “a humanitarian tragedy that demands urgent global response.”

According to the coalition, thousands of Nigerians, including men, women, and children, have been killed, abducted, or forced to flee their homes as a result of ongoing attacks by armed groups.

“We write not just as citizens mourning the thousands whose lives have been brutally cut short across parts of northern Nigeria, but as people who recognize your important role as a global leader always ready to confront moral wrongs,” the letter read in part.

The group alleged that while billions of naira are allocated for security across states, the crisis in Zamfara continues to worsen, leading to the deaths of innocent citizens and the destruction of entire communities. It claimed that the situation reflects what it called “a total breakdown of leadership and accountability in the management of security resources.”

The coalition urged President Trump and the U.S. government to impose visa restrictions on certain political figures, including Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, to “apply international accountability pressure on political actors who trade human lives for political and financial gain.”

“Leadership is a moral duty, not a personal luxury,” the group said, adding that sanctions would “disrupt the comfort derived from foreign refuge and compel responsibility at home.”

The coalition further clarified that the violence in Zamfara should not be viewed through a religious lens, stressing that both Muslims and Christians have suffered devastating losses.

“These killings have no religious connection. They are the direct consequence of governance failure, gross negligence, and mismanagement of security resources,” it stated.

The letter also commended the efforts of President Bola Tinubu in deploying special forces and strengthening national security architecture but maintained that “no federal intervention can succeed where state leaders fail to act with urgency.”

It urged the Nigerian government to consider declaring a state of emergency in Zamfara to restore peace and rebuild devastated communities.

“We are appealing for moral intervention and international support to help end the cycle of killings and displacement in Zamfara and across northern Nigeria,” the petition added.

A video showing a polling unit in Ihiala where people are voting and result sheets are kept somewhere else.

Naijablitznews.com reports the video captured by voters clearly connotes all is not well in the electoral process designed to produce the next governor of the state.

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By Prosper Olayiwola

At about 10am this morning, Voters turn out is gradually becoming impressive at Polling 013 registration Area 14 Umuleri 11 in Anambra East Local government.

Voters mostly old women and young ladies of voting age were seen queuing for accreditation and voting.

INEC officials are also using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS for accreditation which is working perfectly.

Security agents and officials of the ICPC deployed for the exercise were were alsp seen moving round to check vote buying and ensure orderliness.

Representatives of Civil society organizations, journalists and security agencies accredited by INEC are monitoring the exercise without any confrontation.

Despite the ongoing election in the State, commercial activities continued at most of the Markets with traders and residents going about their normal business.

The usually busy adjoining streets to the highway in the state capital was filled with vehicular movements, while stalls displaying foodstuffs, provisions, and other goods remained open.

One trader, Blessings Okpuno said she had no intention of voting because the election is predictable, adding that whether I vote or not, it won’t change the result.

“I have to fend for my family. From past experience, whether we vote or not, the hardship affects everyone.”

We need to put our daily income first before we think of voting. We have even lost confidence in the process,”