Following recent numerous bandit attacks in Katsina State leading to loss of lives, the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, has assured the people of the state and northwest region of government’s commitment towards ending the spate of attacks.
Monguno, who led a Federal Government delegation to a meeting with Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, said they were in the state to hold discussions and in search of solutions.
The meeting came a day after a protest was staged by some youths in the state capital over the incessant killings by bandits.
The Federal Government’s delegation also includes the Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, the Director General of National Intelligence Agency, NIA, ahmed rufa’i, the director general of Department of State Services, DSS, Magaji Bichi, and the Chief of Defense Intelligence Agency, Air Vice Marshal Muhammed Usman.
Monguno told journalists after the meeting that they had fruitful and frank discussions which bother on ways of ending banditry in the state and the northwest region.
He further assured the people of the state that the security chiefs will not relent on their efforts until they overcome the activities of bandits, soliciting for cooperation from the locals to build trust with the security agencies.
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The delegation later paid a condolence visit to both Emirs of Katsina and Daura over the recent bandits’ attacks where two traditional rulers and scores of citizens were killed.
The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminu Usman, who spoke on behalf of Emir of Daura Umar Faruq, thanked the delegation for the visit, tasking them to redouble efforts towards securing lives and property of the people.
He, however, blamed the resurgence of banditry on the people’s lack of discipline as he said, some locals still give information to the bandits.
The Emir also handed the delegation a message to President Muhammadu Buhari warning him about some persons in his cabinet that want to undermine his successes, calling on journalists to always be objective in their reportage.
Editor: Amaechi Anakwe
