Shutting down markets, telecoms not solution to insecurity
As killings and kidnappings continue to rise in some parts of Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and Niger states, one must wonder as to how to figure out a safe, and secure way to live in the North. Telecom services are no longer active in the places mostly ravaged by armed banditry, but despite this, bandits […]
As killings and kidnappings continue to rise in some parts of Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and Niger states, one must wonder as to how to figure out a safe, and secure way to live in the North.
Telecom services are no longer active in the places mostly ravaged by armed banditry, but despite this, bandits continued to unleash their savage, horrific activities in those areas. The afflictive, distressing news emanating from Sokoto, Niger, Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna must leave one heartbroken.
Therefore, I candidly believe that shutting down the telecommunication networks, ban of weekly markets, and other stringent measures shouldn’t be taken as the last solution to end banditry. Obviously, the incessant attacks showed that shutting down means of communication shouldn’t be taken as the last resort to the end of banditry. Very unfortunate to note that perpetual fear of imminent attacks; uncertainties pertaining to safety of lives has now become the order of the day. People often times don’t know what tomorrow might unfold concerning the safety of their lives. Are there not enough security forces capable to give the affected people a stronger sense of security?
My dear respectful president, are you aware of the fact that villagers now emptied their hard-earned treasuries to ransom themselves from bandits? In most times, security forces are mostly stationed in the cities, while leaving rural communities lived at the mercy of bandits.
The horrific stories emanating from bandits’ zones must leave one speechless. Despite all measures to stop armed banditry, one must ask why abductions, killings of innocent lives remained persistent in the Northwest. Also, with all the presence of complete security apparatus, one must feel great affliction over the continuous murder of innocent people. I’ll not relent on my calls that maximum regard should be given to the provision of enough security forces in the villages, with capabilities to confront those bandits.
Only sufficient provision of security agents capable to withstand or, more so, stop whatever assaults, or threats bandits might pose could help to make people feel a sense of peace. Mr. President, you have shown capable performance with respect to Boko Haram; however, we still believe in your ability to do the same to armed bandits.
Abbas Datti writes from Kano