The ADC condemns renewed attacks by bandits against communities in Katsina

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State has strongly condemned the renewed attacks on several communities in the state, killing police personnel and other innocent residents.

The party called the continued killings unacceptable given the existing peace agreements in some areas.

The party’s state chairman, Lawal Tukur-Batagarawa, made the party’s position known while briefing journalists in Katsina on Sunday.

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 Katsina State Branch to the families and communities affected by the recent attacks.

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He especially sympathized 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 he was in the midst of a meeting, describing the incident as another tragic reminder of the worsening security situation facing many rural communities in the state.

He explained that the attacks also hit other villages where several residents were reportedly killed and properties destroyed by armed attackers.

The ADC Chairman noted that persistent attacks have occurred despite peace agreements reached in some communities, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of current security measures and the sincerity of efforts to restore peace.

He stressed that the primary responsibility of any government “is to ensure 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 federal and state governments to urgently step up efforts to address growing insecurity in the region, warning that failure to take decisive action could further endanger vulnerable communities.

He also expressed disappointment with the authorities’ response to the recurring attacks, insisting that the situation requires immediate and coordinated action by security agencies.

The ADC Chairman assured that his party remains committed to addressing insecurity and improving community safety if given the opportunity to govern.

Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the attacks to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and promised to provide more details later.

(NAN)

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