- Safiu Kehinde
Kebbi State Governor, Nasiru Idris, has vowed to review existing laws and impose death penalty or life imprisonment on convicted bandits’ informants.
This is coming under the heels of fresh attack on Tadurga village in Zuru and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Areas, where 30 people were killed by suspected bandits.
Idris disclosed the planned review of the law while paying condolence visit to the attacked communities on Tuesday.
In his address, the Kebbi governor reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on insecurity and promised to treat the issue with utmost seriousness and deal with the informants who he described as “dangerous to the society.
The governor revealed his security initiatives in the state which include establishment of a military operational base in the Zuru Emirate.
He added that Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and other essential security equipment had already been deployed from Abuja to the state.
Expressing sorrow over the tragic loss of lives, the governor prayed for the victims, asking Allah to grant the deceased Aljannah Firdausi and a quick recovery to those injured.
“We are here to see things for ourselves, commiserate with you, and reassure you of the urgent steps we have taken to improve security,” he told residents.
Idris also highlighted the government’s procurement of 80 Hilux vehicles for security personnel, 1,500 motorcycles for vigilantes, and increased allowances for operatives stationed in high-risk areas.
The governor however warned the public not against politicising security issues or spread unverified information on social media, stressing that such actions could jeopardise ongoing efforts to restore peace.
In reaction, the Chief of Danko, Ibrahim Al’aji, and the Chief of Dabai, Suleiman Sami, thanked the governor for his swift intervention and called for enhanced security measures, particularly along routes used by bandits entering from neighboring states.
On his part, the Emir of Zuru, Rtd. Major General Sani Sami also lauded the governor’s visit and ongoing his commitment to security in the emirate.