Residents of Zamfara State on Monday took to the streets to protest worsening insecurity, with demonstrators calling on President Bola Tinubu to leave office over the government’s handling of the country’s security challenges.

The protest, which took place in the state capital, attracted a large crowd comprising men, women, elderly residents and children. Many of them expressed frustration over the continued attacks and kidnappings affecting communities across the state.

Some participants wore T-shirts and caps bearing the message #TinubuMustGo, while others marched through the streets chanting slogans demanding a change in leadership.

A vehicle fitted with a public address system also moved alongside the protesters, broadcasting their messages and drawing attention to the demonstration.

The demonstration comes against the backdrop of persistent attacks by armed groups in Zamfara, where residents have continued to face killings, abductions, destruction of property and displacement.

Several communities in the state have suffered repeated attacks, leaving families struggling with the loss of loved ones, insecurity and the disruption of their daily activities.

Zamfara remains one of the states worst affected by banditry in Nigeria’s North-West, alongside neighbouring states such as Katsina, Sokoto and Kebbi, where armed groups have also carried out deadly operations.

The protesters’ action reflects growing public frustration over the security situation and concerns about the government’s response to the violence.

Their demand for Tinubu’s resignation adds to the wider debate over the Federal Government’s responsibility to protect lives and property as insecurity continues to affect parts of the country.