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Katsina assembly chief whip laments increasing insecurity

The Chief Whip of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Umar Dikko, expressed his sorrow during a plenary session regarding the escalating insecurity in the Matazu Local Government Area.

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Dikko, who serves the Matazu constituency, stated that bandits have seized control of many regions within the area. He voiced his concerns that residents are left vulnerable and farmers are unable to reach their fields.

“Out of the 10 wards, eight are under siege. Farmers cannot access their farms. Just yesterday, near the entrance of the town by the secondary school, a young man was killed and four oxen used for ploughing were stolen,” he said, visibly upset. The lawmaker also disclosed that in just two days, 12 farmers lost their lives to the bandits.

“Yesterday, five farmers were killed while working on their farms. The day before, seven farmers were also killed on their farms. Wallahi, the farms are no longer accessible,” he lamented.

His heartfelt appeal highlights the dire situation in Katsina, which is one of the states most severely affected by banditry in the North-West. Bandits continue their rampage, committing murders, kidnappings, and assaults without restraint.

Despite military interventions and increased security measures, the violence continues, with bandits utilizing forests as hideouts to launch fresh attacks.

Both state and federal governments have made efforts to restore peace by deploying additional security forces, supporting local vigilante groups, and aiding displaced individuals. However, these measures have not succeeded in halting the frequent attacks reported in the media.

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