Former Secretary to the Katsina State Government , SSG, Dr. Mustapha Mohammed Inuwa, has expressed concern over the security situation in the state, alleging that killings, abductions and other violent attacks by bandits continue to affect several communities.
Inuwa made the remarks on Saturday while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina.
The former SSG said many communities across the state were facing persistent attacks, resulting in loss of lives, kidnappings and hardship for residents.
According to him, bandit attacks have remained a major challenge in parts of the state despite ongoing efforts to address insecurity.
“No day passes in Katsina without bandits abducting, killing or raping women in the state. Women are being raped in the presence of their husbands by the bandits,” he said.
Inuwa also criticised what he described as a disconnect between official narratives and the experiences of residents in communities affected by insecurity.
“But those in authority to tackle the security challenges are even pretending that there is nothing of such happening in the state. This is painful and disheartening,” he added.
The ADC chieftain urged both the federal and state governments, as well as relevant security agencies, to acknowledge the scale of the security challenges and intensify efforts to protect lives and property.
He warned that failure to adequately address the situation could undermine ongoing efforts to restore peace in affected areas.
While offering prayers for victims of bandit attacks and those still in captivity, Inuwa stressed the need for decisive action to curb the activities of criminal groups operating across the state.
“What those in authority are saying is different from what is happening in the state. Since they are claiming that nothing is happening in the state, they will not take action to end the problem. We will continue to pray for God to bring this devastating security challenge to an end,” he said.
Although security agencies have continued operations against armed groups, concerns remain over the impact of the attacks on communities across the state.
