Killings: Bandits, kidnappers have taken over Katsina – Gov Masari cries out

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has lamented that bandits have taken over his State.

Masari spoke to the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu, on Wednesday.

The Governor said his government has met with the eight Local Government chairmen to keep them informed, adding that he will do whatever possible to see to the final onslaught on the bandits.

He said the IGP was coming in a period of anxiety and apprehension.

Masari said that Katsina State has supported and will continue to support the ongoing ‘Operation Puff Adder’ with funds, logistics and accommodation.

He also announced a donation of 12 vans to the police.

The Deputy Governor, Mannir Yakubu, spoke on behalf of Governor Masari, said kidnappers and the bandits have taken parts of Katsina and destroyed properties at will.

He said, “These bandits strike at will, maim at will, destroy lives and property at will.

“In other parts of the state, we also have kidnappers who not only take people on the road but in the comfort of their homes.

“Unfortunate incidence of the governor’s in-law who was taken in the comfort of her home.”

The eight local government areas are: Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Dan-Musa, Faskari, Sabuwa, Dandume and Kankara.

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