The Katsina State Government has initiated a 30-day joint security operation in 19 front-line local government areas of the State as part of its counterterrorism efforts.
The Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, announced this to newsmen late Tuesday after an expanded State Security Council meeting at the Government House, Katsina.
The meeting was convened by Governor Radda in a bid to address the recent surge in bandit attacks exploiting the cover provided by the rainy season and high crops.
The gathering brought together key stakeholders including members of the State Security Council, Local Government Chairmen, District Heads, Divisional Police Officers, Department of State Services representatives, Heads of Vigilante Groups, Katsina Community Watch Corps Commanders, and Civil Defence officials from 19 local government areas.
Jibia, Batsari, Safana, Danmusa, Dankia, Faskari, Dandume, Sabuwa, Dutsin-ma, Kurfi, Kankara, Musawa, Matazu, Malumfashi, Danja, Bakori, Funtua, Charanchi, and Batagarawa are among the affected places.
The following resolutions, according to Muazu, were all unanimously approved in order to put into practice a community-based security strategy that makes use of local knowledge and involvement.
“Launch of a 30-day sustained operation across all 19 local government areas, utilising the combined forces of all security agencies to protect lives and properties.
“Activation of the four-tier security structure established by Katsina State law to galvanize coordinated community-based security operations.
“Empowerment of affected local government councils to provide modalities for security operations, emphasizing strong community-based intelligence gathering mechanisms. A call to traditional rulers to use their platforms to preach and pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in the state,” he said.
The commissioner further explained that the measures represent a comprehensive and collaborative approach to tackling our communities’ security challenges.
“The Katsina State Government will stop at nothing to put these resolutions into effect because it is dedicated to guaranteeing the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
“All citizens are urged to report any suspicious activity in their communities and to work with security agencies.” We can create a more secure and safe Katsina State if we work together, Muazu added.
