Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reveaed that a significant majority of those responsible for insecurity in the state, approximately 70 to 80 percent, operate from within local communities rather than from remote forest hideouts. Speaking during a special prayer session marking his second year in office, Governor Radda emphasized that the success of the fight against banditry hinges on identifying and exposing informants embedded within towns and villages across the state.
The governor noted that insecurity is no longer just about the forests, as recent security assessments show that only 20 to 30 percent of these criminals are in the bush, while the rest are among the citizens, providing fuel, drugs, and even delivering ransom money. Governor Radda called on religious leaders, parents, and all citizens to play an active role in exposing those who collaborate with criminals.
He also linked the surge in insecurity to a breakdown in family structure and parental responsibility, lamenting that poor upbringing has contributed to youth involvement in criminal activities. The governor vowed that his administration would intensify its focus on dismantling internal support systems for bandits, warning that anyone found aiding criminals would face the full force of the law.
Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, said the administration had already achieved about 75% of its development goals, while Chief of Staff Abdulkadir Nasir noted that over 140 professionals helped design the government's development strategy, focusing on empowering people beyond infrastructure development.
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