Zamfara Lawmaker Installs 1000 Units Of Solar Streetlights Against Insecurity

From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau

A Zamfara State member house of representatives representing Maru and Bungudu federal constituency, Abdulmalik Zubairu Zanna, has installed over 1000 units of solar streetlights with a view to assist local security complimenting the operations by the troops and other security agencies in the constituency.

Speaking on behalf of the lawmaker, Malam Jamilu Umar Bungudu, said following importance of town lightening for security purpose could not be overstated, the lawmaker has put into consideration that Nahuce town was one been frequented by the bandits who always hide under it’s streets’ darkness in the night to launched attacks unchallenged.

Bungudu further explained that, 50 units of solar streetlights have so far been installed in Nahuce town and still expecting more that will cover not only the township roads but the to surround the entire town against any move by criminals from the nearby bushes.

“The project has also been extended to 120 both Friday and daily prayer mosques across Maru and Bungudu local government areas, this is aimed at putting the worshipping places into the lights with view to create lightened environments for easy identification by the patrolling security agents.

“In the same vein, another number of units have been installed in Islamiyya schools across the constituency which believed will help to prevent invasion by criminals for their nasty activities against the students undergoing religious studies”, Jamilu Bungudu has added.

Meanwhile, the lawmaker has renovated 9 hospitals and clinics with provision of needed equipment for theatre and emergency wards, consignment of medicines as well in the local governments under the constituency.