Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina, says many people in the
state do no see coronavirus as a problem but banditry.
Speaking on Thursday when he received Leo Irabor, chief of
defence training and operations, and other senior officers from the defence
headquarters, Abuja, Masari said banditry in the state has become overwhelming.
Katsina currently has 95 confirmed cases of the disease.
Masari said suspected bandits have killed more than 50
people in two weeks, while the residents continue to live in fear.
“We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the security
agencies in the fight against banditry, but we must also state that the
situation has become so overwhelming. We are running out of words to convince
our people that we are on top of the situation,” the governor said.
“They are, by the days, loosing confidence in us as their
leaders, saddled with the responsibility of securing their lives and
properties.
“I am so saddened with the situation we are in now, because
to most of our people in the troubled areas, COVID-19 is not even an issue.
“It may have taken over the world and the news about it, but
not here. Attacks by armed bandits have have become a daily affair. In about 2
weeks, we have lost more than 50 people. At our own end and within the resources
available, we have provided support to the security agencies.
“We even brokered peace through an Amnesty and
reconciliatory drive. Some of the bandits repented and joined us in the fight,
they were however overpowered by the unrepentant ones who are more
sophisticated.
“I am using this opportunity to inform the defense
headquarters that our people have started mooting the idea of taking up arms
against the bandits no matter the consequences. We are doing our best to stop
them and assure them that our security agencies are on top of the situation.”
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