The executive governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has told residents of the state to take proactive measures in defending themselves against att@cks by bandits.
Speaking at an emergency security meeting on Friday, February 9, the governor said rather than always relying on government intervention, residents should form groups and protect themselves.
According to him, “We must review the security situation in the state, take action to find a solution, and address these challenges. Apart from insecurity, there are other challenges like the rising cost of food and hunger amongst the population.
Government is fully prepared to assist any community that organises themselves in their respective areas through training and the provision of logistics.
We are all aware of the current skyrocketing of the prices of foodstuff, which led to protests in Niger State, Kano and other places. It has not gotten to our state yet, but it is necessary for us to meet and see how we can mitigate the situation before it gets out of hand.”
