Ganduje Condemns Kano Bandit Attacks

A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas, which left three people dead and several women and children abducted.

In a statement signed by his former chief of staff and ex-commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, Ganduje described the attacks as tragic, painful and deeply distressing, noting that the incidents represent a direct assault on communal peace and stability.

The former Kano State governor commiserated with families of the victims and the affected communities, stressing that the emotional trauma caused by the raids requires urgent support and coordinated action from security stakeholders.

Ganduje warned that the situation is assuming a worrisome proportion that cannot be ignored or downplayed.

The former governor urged the Kano State government to adopt proactive and intelligence-driven security strategies. He advised the administration to draw from security models implemented during his tenure between 2015 and 2023, including strengthened local vigilance groups, community policing structures, improved intelligence sharing, and enhanced collaboration with security agencies.

According to him, these measures contributed significantly to curbing rural banditry and reducing urban criminality during his administration.

Ganduje also commended the governments of Niger, Kwara, Kebbi and other states for their handling of similar security challenges, praising their swift interventions and robust community engagement.

He lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s security architecture, modernising the armed forces and boosting operational capacity across security formations, describing the President’s efforts as evidence of strong political will and clear determination to secure the country.

Ganduje called on residents of the affected areas to remain calm but vigilant, urging closer cooperation with security operatives and timely reporting of suspicious activities. He emphasised that tackling insecurity requires collective responsibility involving citizens, traditional institutions, government authorities and security agencies.

He assured the people of Shanono and Tsanyawa that leaders at various levels remain committed to supporting efforts to restore peace and security in their communities.