The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, made it known that banditry is the major problem of people in the state,not Coronavirus.Katsina State currently has 95 confirmed cases of the pandemic.
Masari said: “The 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 say 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.”
“I am so saddened with the current situation, because COVID-19 is not the main issue with many people in the troubled areas.”
“It may have taken over the world and the news about it, but not here. Attacks by armed robbers 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.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 consequence. We are doing our best to stop them and assure them that our security agencies are on top of the situation.”