Insecurity:Senate appeals to security agencies, state govts, traditional institutions on intelligence gathering

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The Senate has urged security agencies to collaborate with state governments, local communities, traditional leaders to gather intelligence for improve tackling of insecurity across the country.

This is one of the prayers of a motion on “urgent need to review security approach in addressing banditry attacks in Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna and Kebbi states at plenary on Thursday in Abuja sponsored by Senator Sani Zangon Daura (APC- Katsina ) and co-sponsored by 20 other senators.

Daura, said Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa and Kebbi states have been plagued by escalating banditry attacks, resulting in loss of lives, kidnapping for ransom, displacement of communities.

He said the state governments have allocated significant funds to augment the operations of the security-agencies in combating banditry and restoring peace in the region.

He said the governors of the states in north west region had affirmed their commitment to supporting an acceptable and workable initiatives that promote peace, security and development in the region.

According to him, the governors pledge to work towards fostering a safe and secure environment for their people.

He, however, expressed concerned that the incessant banditry attacks on communities in north west region would significantly impact food production and agricultural activities.

This, he noted jeopardizes food security and livelihoods of the people in affected states of the region, especially in this wet season.

Contributing to the motion, Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro (PDP- Benue )said right from the 8th and 9th Senate issue of insecurity has been on the front burner of national discuss.

Sen. Muntari Dandutse (APC-Katsina) said the north west region was highly affected,adding that the economic situation was very unfortunate.

He said 50,000 farm lands can not be accessed by farmers because of banditry and other criminality.

“In my senatorial district last week, these bandits, criminals and terrorists killed 122 people in Faskari, Bakori, Malunfasi and Kankara Local Governments.

” Also one of the wards in Faskari Local Government Area has been taken over by the bandits who now perform the functions security agencies, including escorts and they decide days people will be allowed to go out for legitimate duties.

“Unless we are honest, committed and have political will to deal with these criminal elements, because they are not above the law, if there is a coordinated and efforts of the security agencies.

Following the contributions of lawmakers on the motion,
Senate further urge President Bola Tinubu to direct a thorough review and evaluation of strategies employed by security agencies in the region.

It called for deployment of additional security personnel, special task force to the identified hotspots to ensure protection of lives and properties.