Governor Dikko Radda has inaugurated 10 armoured vehicles to fight bandits and other criminals in Katsina State.
Speaking at the occasion on Monday in Katsina, Radda said the vehicles would be deployed by the state joint security teams to effectively fight bandits and other criminals, especially in the eight local government areas suffering from banditry.
The local government ateas are Safana, Batsari, Danmusa, Kankara, Faskari, Sabuwa, Dandume and Jibia.
“Government is determined to eliminate banditry and criminality in the state,” he said, adding that a lot has been achieved since the beginning of the joint security operation.
The state Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Muazu-Danmusa, said the provision of the armoured vehicles demonstrated the government’s commitment to the protection of the people.
He said the government would continue to synergise with security agencies to protect the people and ensure peace and stability in the state.
Also speaking, Deputy Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Saad, appreciated the government for providing the vehicles, and pledged that they would be properly deployed to decimate bandits and other criminals.
