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Katsina Governor Boosts Community Defense And Security Against Bandits
Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina has shared encouraging news regarding the ongoing battle against banditry in the state.
He revealed that many communities have become less accessible to bandits, thanks to proactive measures taken by residents to safeguard themselves from attacks.
In his remarks, Radda explained the pressing need for a more robust security presence in Nigeria.
He expressed concern that the current number of security personnel is insufficient to effectively tackle the nation’s myriad security challenges.
This acknowledgement has led to a push for residents to adopt self-defence strategies and ease the efforts of traditional security forces.
During an interview with the BBC Hausa service, Radda explained that his administration has initiated programs to empower residents with the skills necessary to protect themselves from bandit threats, even before any official security intervention takes place.
He reported positive outcomes from these initiatives, noting that several communities are now inaccessible to bandits due to the measures implemented by the locals.
Radda stated, “We are not advocating for people to take up arms.
Rather, we believe that the number of security operatives in Nigeria is not enough to adequately protect all citizens.
Our call is for communities to provide for their youth so we can train them and equip them with the means to defend themselves while awaiting intervention from security forces.”
He emphasized the unfortunate reality that a small group of armed bandits can wreak havoc in larger communities, stating, “It is alarming how just three or four armed individuals can terrorize a community of 500, 1,000, or even 2,000 people.
This is a critical issue we have been addressing for a long time.”
To combat this threat, Radda launched the ‘Katsina Community Watch’ initiative shortly after taking office.
This program focuses on recruiting local youth, training them, and providing operational equipment to help them support the security agencies.
By empowering communities to take an active role in their defence, Radda aims to create a safer environment for all residents.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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