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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
The leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the Federal Government to take decisive measures to halt the growing security challenges along border communities in Kano State.
Speaking at the weekend at the 4th convocation of Skyline University in Kano, Kwankwaso warned that recent attacks should not be underestimated.
The former Governor of Kano State added that “the security challenges in Kano, especially along the border with Katsina State, must not be taken lightly.
“Lives and properties are at risk, and the government must act decisively to protect the people,” he said.
He recalled that Kano was historically one of the safest states in northern Nigeria.
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He, however, noted that banditry has intensified in Tsanyawa, Shanonu, Bagwai, Gwarzo, and Karaye LGAs, where criminals reportedly cross over from neighbouring states to commit crimes in the state before returning to their bases.
He further added that “the banditry started like a joke in Zamfara and has now spread to Sokoto, Kebbi, and parts of Kaduna.
“Kano and Jigawa were once safe, but recent attacks from neighbouring Katsina show the problem is growing,” he added.
Kwankwaso criticised the act of entering into local accords with bandits, saying that these accords create safe havens for criminal activities.
He urged the federal government to secure the border communities and protect the lives of the citizens residing there.
