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Katsina LGA Has Only 5 Functional Guns For 32 Police Officers – Governor Radda Reveals

The governor explained that an entire local government area in Katsina is patrolled by just 32 police officers, with inadequate equipment to combat crime.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in his state, blaming it on the critical shortage of Nigerian police personnel.
The governor explained that an entire local government area in Katsina is patrolled by just 32 police officers, with inadequate equipment to combat crime.
Speaking during an interview with DW Hausa, Governor Radda painted a grim picture of the security situation.
He disclosed that an LGA in the state, consisting of 10 wards and over 200 to 300 villages, is being inadequately served by police officers, with only nine guns available for use. Out of the nine firearms, just five are operational.
The governor criticised the severe lack of weapons and manpower as a major impediment to securing the state, which has been grappling with increasing banditry and violence.
“In a town in Katsina State, there is a local government with only 32 police officers and just nine firearms, of which only five are functional.
“With ten wards and communities numbering between 200 and 300, it is difficult to understand how 32 police officers can provide adequate protection to all of them simultaneously,” he said.
He emphasized the need for urgent action to strengthen the capacity of the police force in order to protect lives and property effectively.
Last week, SaharaReporters reported that Radda called on citizens to actively resist bandits and protect their communities.
In a recent video clip, Radda highlighted the disparity between the actual firepower of bandits and the fear they instigate among locals.
He stated, “If you check all the bandits in Katsina State, you will hardly find 700 guns in their possession. But the residents will hear and watch the malnourished bandits chasing away over 1,000 residents and people will run and hide under their beds.”
The governor expressed dismay at the thought of such intrusions, asserting, “Nothing is more painful than seeing someone having sexual intercourse with your daughter in your presence.”
He also urged communities to be proactive in their defence.
“Any village where the bandits know that they are well prepared and can protect their community against bandit invasion, the bandits will always pass without attacking,” Radda noted.
He encouraged citizens to confront bandits courageously: “Anytime or whenever 10 bandits attack a community and the locals come out in their hundreds, if they kill three people, the community should be able to arrest whoever survives.”
Radda dismissed bandits as “liars” who are more afraid of death than the locals.
He concluded, “Their aim is to scare people; why should we allow them to scare us for nothing?”
“I swear to God almighty it is a responsibility of the clerics to educate the general public on the teachings of the prophet of God Peace and Blessing of God be with Him about who want to forcefully seize your property, that of your loved ones or someone close to you.
“What did the prophet of God teach? He said do not give them. And he asked the prophet what if he killed me, he said he believed in God and if I killed him, he would go to hellfire.
“Nothing is more painful than seeing someone having sexual intercourse with your daughter in your presence. There are some embarrassments that are better if you die than experience it.
“Any village where the bandits know that they are well prepared and can protect their community against bandit invasion, they will always pass when they are around the axis without attacking the locals.
“We have to stand up and be a man to protect ourselves. Anytime or whenever 10 bandits attack a community and the locals come out in their hundreds, if they kill three people, the community should be able to arrest whoever the person is.
“They are liars, they are more afraid of death than us. Their (bandits) aim is to scare people, why will we allow them to scare us for nothing
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SAD! APC lawmaker dies while asleep

The lawmaker representing Kaura Namoda South Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji, has died.
It was gathered that the lawmaker passed on in his sleep during the early hours of Wednesday.
Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar-Daji’s sudden death came as a shock to many in the state, especially his colleagues and political associates.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, the party under which he was elected, expressed deep sorrow over his passage.
Members of the party, including the State Working Committee and other supporters, described his death as a great loss.
They said he was known for his dedication and honesty in serving his people.
His family, community members in Kaura Namoda South, and fellow lawmakers have been thrown into mourning as preparations for his burial began.
According to Islamic rites, he was buried today at 3:00 pm in his hometown of Kasuwar-Daji, located in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
Many in the state have continued to express grief as they remember the role he played in representing the people and contributing to the work of the state assembly.
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Just in: Sam Olumekun takes over as INEC’s Acting Chairman

Mr. Sam Olumekun has taken over at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as Acting Chairman.
Olumekun is INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education.
He performed his first duties today, receiving a high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja with other National Commissioners in attendance.
The delegation was led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, who visited the Commission to discuss key developments within the Labour Party.
It was gathered that both parties engaged in discussions centered on enhancing collaboration and reinforcing democratic values.
During the visit, Governor Otti formally presented a Certified True Copy of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership.
He noted that the meeting was aimed at fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and institutional alignment regarding the Labour Party’s current structure.
Mr. Olumekun, the Acting INEC Chairman, reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to neutrality, transparency, and the rule of law in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
Recall that a viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Prof. Mahmood was sacked by President Bola Tinubu and replaced with one Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan.
“INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” the message, which had no attribution, read. However, both INEC and the Presidency debunked the widespread report.
Yakubu, who is rounding off his second tenure in office, is expected to exit the system towards the end of this year.
The process of appointing an INEC chairman is the President nominating a candidate and forwarding his particulars to the Department of State Services (DSS) for profiling.
After such screening, the President, thereafter, takes the name to the National Council of State for its advisory review.
Based on the outcome, the President sends the name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
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Crude oil prices slide further, now selling below $57

Crude oil prices have dropped below $57, following a previous rate of $59.78.
This decline coincides with the imposition of tariffs on several countries by US President Donald Trump.
A report from West Texas Intermediate attributes this price slump to consistent 6% reductions observed last week.
JPMorgan Chase & Co has warned that these tariffs could likely push both the US and global economies into a recession this year.
The financial institution explained that the tariffs, set to take effect this week, are expected to have widespread economic repercussions.
Market analysts and the business community have expressed concerns about the negative implications of these measures, predicting a slowdown in economic activities and a subsequent decline in oil demand.
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