BREAKING: Ganduje suggests how to end banditry in Nigeria

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje has added his voice on how to effectively address the issue of banditry in Nigeria....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤

Ganduje, emphasized the need for proactive and decisive measures, particularly targeting the criminal elements hiding in forests to cause trouble.

The APC boss who was speaking during a sympathy visit to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, Ganduje outlined a strategy centered on offensive security operations; even as he praised the efforts of Governor Bago in maintaining peace within the state despite its vast landmass and numerous forests.

Ganduje in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Edwin Olofu, expressed concern about the reactive approach often adopted by security agencies.

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The former governor of Kano state advocated for military intervention in forests, as successfully implemented during his tenure as governor, where he claimed that the Falgore Forest was transformed into a military training ground, thereby eliminating criminal activities in the area.

“We are here to pray to our friend, our brother and the good people of Niger State, we sincerely condole with the government and the good people of Niger, the families of the deceased and the injured ones.

“We appreciate how you keep Niger state safe because Niger State has the largest land mass and with the highest numbers of forest in the country which is a herculean task to keep the peace within its environs.

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“Your Excellency the solution to this menace is to conquer the forest. The bandits are in the forest, why have we been on the defensive instead of being on the offensive? When I was the governor of Kano State I requested through the federal Government that the military takes over Falgore Forest and the military built a military training ground there that was how bandits were chased away from that forest and Kano is at peace”.

The National Chairman also conveyed condolences to the people of Niger State over the recent tanker explosion that claimed numerous lives, offering prayers and support to the families of the victims.

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Responding, Governor Bago appreciated the solidarity of the APC leadership and urged the Federal Government to address critical infrastructure, such as the Suleja-Minna road, to reduce accidents and improve safety in the state.

“I’m standing before on behalf of Nigerlites, we really appreciate this visit. We are doing a lot to create awareness among our people about the dangers of scooping fuel whenever such an accident occurs.”

Reports say the deadly explosion claimed the lives of about 98 people who were scooping fuel from tanker that fell in the Dikko area of the state. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤