- ADC condemns renewed bandits’ attacks on Katsina communities
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to resolving Nigeria’s security challenges permanently, urging unity as he engages regional and international partners during his Easter break in Lagos.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who briefed the President on invitation, said security dominated discussions following Tinubu’s recent Jos visit. “Security is uppermost in his mind. He keeps talking and discussing with the security agencies on how we can find a lasting solution,” Idris revealed. As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu called on Nigerians to reflect patriotically and support efforts to end insecurity once and for all, in collaboration with regional and global allies.
Idris highlighted the significance of Chad President Mahamat Déby’s Abuja visit on the same day as the Jos trip. “It is very significant… Terrorism has no borders… It is almost impossible for Nigeria to act alone,” he stated. “Regional cooperation, especially with our neighbours is absolutely important.”
He said discussions focused on deepening ties not just with Chad but all Sahel neighbours, alongside partnerships with the United States, European, United Kingdom, and others—topics also raised during Tinubu’s UK state visit.
Beyond security, Tinubu inquired update about media welfare post-Abuja executives’ meeting. “One of the first questions he asked me was how are they faring,” Idris said, noting the President’s dispassionate review and upcoming decisions to aid media operations.
He stressed Tinubu’s attentiveness: “Mr. President is listening… He is a keen watcher of events.” Positive international reports on Nigeria’s reforms were also celebrated, with agencies giving the country a “pass mark” as it reclaims its global standing.
In another visit, BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu paid respects, extending Sallah and birthday wishes. “It is a tradition for me to always come and pay my respects… I took the opportunity to convey my goodwill, appreciation, and continued support,” Rabiu said, praying for Tinubu’s health and leadership.
Meanwhile, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State has condemned the renewed attacks on several communities in the state, killing police personnel and other innocent residents.
The party described the continued killing as unacceptable, given the existing peace agreements in some areas.
State Chairman of the party, Lawal Tukur-Batagarawa, made the party’s position known while briefing journalists in Katsina yesterday.
He attributed the persistent insecurity to what he described as poor leadership and failure of government at various levels to adequately protect lives and property.
Tukur-Batagarawa expressed deep condolences on behalf of the ADC National Headquarters and the Katsina State chapter to families and communities affected by the recent attacks.
He specifically sympathised with residents of some communities in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas, who lost loved ones during the violence.
According to him, the party received the disturbing news while it was in the middle of a meeting, describing the incident as another tragic reminder of the worsening security situation confronting many rural communities in the state.
He explained that the attacks also affected other villages where several residents were reportedly killed and property destroyed by armed assailants.
The ADC chairman noted that the persistent attacks were occurring in spite of peace agreements reached in some communities, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of current security measures and the sincerity of efforts aimed at restoring peace.
He stressed that the primary responsibility of any government “is to guarantee the safety and security of lives and property”, adding that citizens should not be left at the mercy of criminals.
Tukur-Batagarawa therefore, called on the federal and state governments to urgently intensify efforts to tackle the growing insecurity in the region, warning that failure to act decisively could further endanger vulnerable communities.
He also expressed disappointment with the response of the authorities to the recurring attacks, insisting that the situation requires immediate and coordinated action from security agencies.
The ADC chairman assured that his party remained committed to addressing insecurity and improving the safety of communities if given the opportunity to govern.
Sun
