A shocking video has emerged on X handle, showing a Lebanese construction worker in the company of Mai-jakka, a notorious and wanted bandits’ commander responsible for abductions, rapes, and killings along the Sokoto-Gusau road in Zamfara state.
The video was shared by human rights advocate Mahdi Shehu, raising serious concerns about the involvement of foreign construction firms in the region.
He alleges that foreign construction firms have been paying bandits in advance for protection and peace.
The Lebanese worker, who remains unidentified, is seen heading a road dualization project in Zamfara state. Walking alongside him is Mai-jakka, a wanted criminal responsible for numerous kidnappings, rapes, killings, and maimings along the Sokoto-Gusau road. The video shows the bandit commander walking freely, prompting questions about the effectiveness of the multi-billion Naira drones deployed in the region.
Ironically, these same drones have been used in the past to kill innocent civilians during religious celebrations. The video raises questions about the true intentions of these foreign firms and their role in the ongoing conflict in the region.
The video also highlights the apparent ease with which armed non-state actors like Mai-jakka are able to operate in the region, despite the presence of security forces and advanced technology. It suggests that some foreign firms may be negotiating with these armed groups for their own protection and safety, raising ethical concerns about the role of these firms in the region.
The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability from foreign construction firms operating in the region. It remains to be seen whether this video will lead to any concrete action being taken to address the issue of armed non-state actors and their impact on the local population.
