KATSINA STATE INDIGENOUS RESIDENT IN NIGER REPUBLIC SUPPORT SECURITY MEASURES TAKEN BY GOVERNOR RADDA
By Kabir Ahmed S/Kuka in Niamey
The Association of Katsina State Indigenous Residents in Niger Republic, with main headquarters situated in Niamey the capital of the country, has praised the security measures taken by the Katsina State Government under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Dikko Radda to put an end to the security problem facing the State. Malam Nuhu Muhammad who has spoken on behalf of the group members said, the kind of news they are getting now makes people happy, unlike before where by they are always in misery. "In the past, we were saddened to hear where and where these terrorists attacked our villages, what kind of damage they did to others, but now the news we are getting especially on how these security officers of Community Watch Corps introduced by Governor Radda to be honest, we know how hard they are trying to attacts such evil people who sell their relatives, children and wives for less than twenty thousand naira.
Malam Hamisu one of the spoke person during an interview with our reporter also said, "at first we see the fault of the government for failing to do anything, because even the current governor, at first we thought all the news was political to seek support, but now we have confirmed everything he said he will do it with the grace of Allah. We can say that he has become a champion because he is the only governor and the first in the north-west to establish such security forces and they are drawn from the areas that most affected because they know better than anyone the hiding places of these bad guys. The main thing that makes us more at easy is the way they catch these bad people who give information to the bandits according to him". Members of the assassination who have expressed their concern about the way people coming to Nigeria, especially those coming to Kano State, are staying away from Jibiya region from Maradi or through Faskari region to those coming from Sokoto and Zamfara to Gusau because of the fear of attack by the bandits. They prefer to go through Damagaram, some go through Jigawa State or through Daura region but with fear and afraid. As they have say, is not a small business loss for the State.
The members said, even though they are living outside the country, they always support the government and the plans it is taking, including the issue of how to place scholars in government affairs. The speakers and other members of the group called on other government officials to fear God in discharging their responsibilities. They should know that the Governor did his own best, the rest is up to them. Finally, they suggested that, where the character, in his appointments, he should appoint an official or a consultant who will keep informing them about the current situation of his government and the government will know the situation they are in. , and even if something comes up, they will give their contribution either in cash or in kind and also give some advice or support. The person who will be appointed should a resident of the State who deals with the citizens of these West African countries and not just Niger.