Kidnapping, banditry are alien, new to us -says Kano governor
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, says banditry and kidnapping are new and alien to the State, describing them as new security challenges bedevilling the state
Yusuf said this on Tuesday at Tsanyawa town where he visited troops of the Joint Task Force combating banditry and kidnapping in some communities in the state.
“Security challenges are something new and something alien that have just been observed here in the state and by the grace of Allah we will do whatever it takes to nip them in the bud,especially the activities of these bandits, kidnappers and others.
“We are aware that they have been attacking innocent communities, especially here in Tsaanyawa and Shanano Local Government Areas (LGAs).
“Many innocent lives were taken away. Many innocent people were also sent to the bush. We want to assure you that, In Sha Allah, those that were kidnapped will be brought back to join their families,”he said.
The governor said he was at Tsanyawa LGA to assess security challenges in the area,and interact with the troops manning the affected communities.
“We are also here to encourage you and motivate you, to put in more of your best.I assure you, that government, along with all the security agencies, are here to support you.We will continue to do the needful,ensure your welfare and ensure that you are well taken care of,” he said.
Earlier,the Brigade Commander 3rd Brigade, Nigerian Army,Kano,Brig.-Gen. A.M.Tukur,told the governor that the troops were based in Tsanyaw and manning some vulnerable positions within the affected communities.
He said such areas included Yanchibi and Yanganau “where we have been facing security threats these few days.”
“It is a very big privilege for us to have your presence this morning. The troops are very happy to see the Executive Governor by himself,” Tukur added.
Kidnapping, banditry are alien, new to us -says Kano governor
