EXCLUSIVE: Anxiety in Katsina communities after withdrawal of soldiers

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Residents say bandits have blacklisted Runka for enjoying security protection, which had saved the community from their attack.

have expressed fear for their safety following the ‘sudden withdrawal’ of soldiers from the area on Monday.

Safana is one of the 13 frontline local government areas in Katsina State for banditry attacks. Last year, the state government cut telecommunications network in the area among other measures to check the activities of armed criminal groups. Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES, the lawmaker said he was worried that his constituents risk being attacked.

Mr Safana said communities in the area in danger of attack include Runka, Gora, ‘Yalilo, maikada and communities on the western fringe of Safana town, the local council headquarters.

 

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