Francis Sardauna in Katsina
The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has again reiterated his call for residents of the state to defend themselves against bandits following attacks and killings by the hoodlums in some parts of the state.
Masari spoke when he performed the groundbreaking of the N5.8 billion Kofar Kaura and Kofar Kwaya interchange projects in Katsina, the state capital.
The governor, had in September this year, called on residents to acquire weapons and defend themselves against the marauding bandits in the state.
He explained that the state has a population of over eight million people with inadequate security personnel to protect them hence the need for residents to prioritise self-defence.
He affirmed that the state government was ready to partner with individuals or groups that would want to assist with ideas or resources that will bring total peace to banditry prone communities in the state.
He said: “I appealed to the people to be very vigilant. Security is the responsibility of everybody. We have over eight million people in Katsina State, do we have eight million policemen that will be guarding everybody? We don’t.
“So, the responsibility of securing ourselves first is our responsibility. We must work extra hard and be vigilant. Most of the time, our youths are saying they want something to do.
“Well, there are too many things to do, only that people have decided to be lazy waiting for the government to give them a salary. Create wealth yourselves.”
The governor further averred that the security challenges confronting the nation could be tackled by youths “so I hope we will take up the challenge.”
