Katsina Lawmakers seek Deployment Of More Military, Resources To Tackle Banditry

*COAS assures of establishing battalion in Malumfashi

By; BASHIR BELLO DOLLARS, Abuja

The recent spate of attacks on innocent people in Katsina State by bandits has prompted an interface between lawmakers representing the state at the National Assembly with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Chief of Army Staff to tackle the situation.

The lawmakers in a statement made available to newsmen after their visit to the Chief of Defense Staff, expressed concerns over the worsening security situation in the state and sought urgent Federal Government support to protect the lives of the people.

They commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for the commitments already made towards national security, but pointed out that in light of the continuing banditry and kidnapping in Katsina State, they urge the commander in chief of the Armed Forces to authorize the deployment of additional military assets and resources to the state to strengthen security operations and protect their communities.

‘’We most especially on behalf of our constituents, commend the Katsina State Government under the leadership of Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, for the proactive and unwavering efforts in tackling the pressing issue of general insecurity in the state.

“We particularly appreciate the strides the governor is making in combating banditry, kidnapping, and other violent attacks that have plagued our communities across the state.

“We pledge our continued support and call for sustained agencies, community leaders, coordination among all security and stakeholders to restore peace and safety in Katsina State.‘’ The statement reads.

The statement signed by the Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and their commitment to stand with all who have suffered losses and remain committed with working with the Federal Government, the Armed forces including the police and other security agencies to restore peace and security to Katsina State.

The Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede while responding, assured the delegation of establishing a battalion in Malumfashi to serve that axis.

It would be recalled that bandits attacked Gidan Mantau Community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State that led to many deaths in the state.