By; SULAIMAN AHMED MISAU, Katsina
Peace in thirteen out of twenty two local government areas facing security challenges in Katsina State has been restored, the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Faruq Lawal Jobe has said.
Speaking while briefing journalists on the success recorded in the fight against security challenges, Alhaji Lawal Jobe said the achievements were due to maximized pressure mounted on the bandits by the Joint Security Operatives and the Personnel of Community Security watch Corps.
Deputy Governor Lawal Jobe named the thirteen local government areas as:- Dutsinma, Charanci, Ingawa, Bindawa, Kusada, Funtua, Batagarawa, Kurfi, Danja, Bakori, Malumfashi, Kafur and Matazu.
“Even though there are record of killings and abductions of some innocent citizens by the bandits but substantial number of them were also killed by the joint security operations and the personnel of communiy security watch,” Alhaji Jobe.
Alhaji Jobe who regretted the killing of the C-watch commender in kankara retired ASP Sanusi Hassan, by the group of bandits during an encounter, however said a number of them were also killed., while a total of 152 cattles recovered
While comesurating with the family and people of kankara over the killing , Alhaji Faruq jobe emphasized that government would not enter any peace accord with the bandit’s
He said with the formation of community security watch corp, in the state, over 1341,cattles,633 sheeps,423 goats,13 camels and three donkeys were recovered,
The Deputy governor who appreciated the efforts of both the security personnel and member of the C-watch for their effort in the fight against banditry, however urged members of the public to do more in ensuring timely reports of bandits movement, and those supplying them with food items, fuel and Ammunition as well as others selling ready made sim cards that may be used in commiting crimes for prompt action.
