27 - 08 - 2024

The Katsina State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD CON, has today concluded an expanded State Security Council meeting at the Government House. The meeting was convened by Governor Radda in a bid to address the recent surge in bandit attacks exploiting the cover provided by the rainy season and high crops.

The gathering brought together key stakeholders including members of the State Security Council, Local Government Chairmen, District Heads, Divisional Police Officers, Department of State Services representatives, Heads of Vigilante Groups, Katsina Community Watch Corps Commanders, and Civil Defence officials from 19 local government areas. These areas include Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Kankia, Faskari, Dandume, Sabuwa, Dutsin-ma, Kurfi, Kankara, Musawa, Matazu, Malumfashi, Danja, Bakori, Funtua, Charanchi, and Batagarawa.

After extensive deliberations, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

1. Implementation of a community-based approach to security, leveraging local intelligence and participation.

2. Launch of a 30-day sustained operation across all 19 local government areas, utilizing the combined forces of all security agencies to protect lives and properties.

3. Activation of the four-tier security structure established by Katsina State law to galvanize coordinated community-based security operations.

4. Empowerment of affected local government councils to provide modalities for security operations, emphasizing strong community-based intelligence gathering mechanisms.

5. A call to traditional rulers to use their platforms to preach and pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in the state.

These measures represent a comprehensive and collaborative approach to tackling the security challenges facing our communities. The Katsina State Government is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and will spare no effort in implementing these resolutions.

We urge all citizens to cooperate with security agencies and report any suspicious activities in their areas. Together, we can build a safer and more secure Katsina State.

Signed:

Dr. Nasir Muazu

Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs

Katsina State