Katsina State Governor, Umaru Radda, has announced that over 1,000 informants working for criminal gangs have been arrested by the Community Watch Corps (CWC).
According to the governor, the achievement is part of the state government’s efforts to enhance security and fast-track sustainable agricultural transformation in the state.
The governor made this disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Chief of the Air Staff, Hassan Abubakar, and emphasised the significance of collaboration between the state government and the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in checking banditry.
He assured the armed forces of the state’s readiness to support their efforts in any way possible.
Governor Radda highlighted the progress made in identifying and apprehending informants collaborating with bandits, citing the instrumental role of the Katsina State Security Watch Corps in this effort.
He also mentioned that the government has engaged relevant stakeholders in the local government areas (LGAs) to identify and eliminate bandits.
Furthermore, the governor also acknowledged that unemployment, illiteracy, and lack of livelihood opportunities are major contributors to the security challenges in the state, emphasising the need to address the root causes and stated that the state has doubled its efforts towards this goal.
He then maintained that traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community heads are being engaged to identify and eliminate suspicious elements within communities.
