By Uzair Adam
The Katsina State Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at equipping communities with the necessary skills and support to defend themselves against criminal activities such as banditry and kidnapping.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, while speaking on the program, noted that the government is ready to train and support communities willing to take proactive measures to secure their areas before the arrival of security personnel.
He stated, “We have come up with an initiative that for any community ready to depend on itself, we will give them the necessary support and training to engage criminals before the security agents arrive.
“The governor recounted a recent visit to Tsamiyar-jino village, where it took him over two hours to reach the settlement from the main road. He pointed out that in such remote locations, the response time of security agents is significantly delayed, leaving the residents vulnerable to attacks.
“If bandits strike in such areas, by the time security forces arrive, the damage would have already been done,” Radda said, stressing the need for immediate community action in the face of insecurity.