Zamfara denies giving Hilux vans, money to bandits Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna, Katsina and Sokoto States have seen more frequent attacks from bandits in recent years, despite heightened security measure in the states. ADVERTISEMENT The Zamfara State Government has denied ever giving cash gifts and Toyota Hilux vehicles to repentant bandits who turned themselves in. The state government made the rebuttal in a statement by Zailani Bappa, the spokesperson to Governor Sahara Reporters had reported that Mr Matawalle gave about 15 brand new Hilux vehicles to some repentant bandits. According to the report, the bandits now carry out attacks using some of the vehicles given to them by the governor.