Kamsiyochukwu MbamaluPresident Bola Tinubu has directed the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets, including drones, to Katsina State to combat the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits.
The President made the announcement on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of eminent citizens from Katsina State, led by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, at the State House in Abuja, according to a statement issued by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelTinubu said the federal government would consider the operations of a state police and further equip recently deployed forest guards to enhance security in the state.
“The security challenges that we are facing are surmountable,” the President said. “Yes, we have porous borders. We inherited weaknesses that could have been addressed earlier. It is a challenge that we must fix, and we are facing it.”
Tinubu directed all security agencies to energize their efforts and develop strategies to defeat insecurity in Katsina State, with daily feedback on operations.
The President also paid tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring that he would be immortalized to capture his legacy for posterity.
Governor Radda thanked the President for his support and pledged the state’s loyalty, requesting more assistance in security, youth empowerment, and infrastructure.
The delegation also included former Governor Aminu Bello Masari and Waziri of Katsina, Sen. Ibrahim Ida, who commended the President’s efforts to enhance security and infrastructure in the state.
Ida noted that the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport needed an upgrade to optimize its usage and requested more security attention for the southern part of Katsina.
Prime Business Africa reports that the President’s directive is seen as a significant step towards addressing the security challenges in Katsina State and restoring peace and stability to the region.
