Katsina State government appeals for president TINUBU’s intervention over escalating insecurity

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, has pas­sionately appealed to Pres­ident Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and provide comprehensive security support to protect the people of Katsina State from escalating attacks on local communities.

This followed the kill­ing of 13 people by bandits during morning prayer on Tuesday in a reprisal at­tack at Unguwan Mantau in Malumfashi Local Gov­ernment Area and similar attacks across parts of the state.

The Ag. Governor em­phasised the critical need for immediate presidential action to end the persistent threats facing innocent cit­izens.

“We respectfully request the president to give match­ing orders to all security agencies to bring a decisive end to these unprovoked attacks on our peaceful communities. The people of Katsina State deserve to live in safety and pursue their livelihoods without fear,” he said.

Jobe stated that “our farmers, traders, and families should not have to live in constant fear. We need our president’s direct intervention to mobilise all necessary resources and provide the security architecture our state re­quires.”

While calling for en­hanced support, the Ag. Governor expressed grat­itude to security agencies currently operating in the state.

“We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of our security personnel who continue to risk their lives to protect our communi­ties. Their dedication and sacrifice do not go unno­ticed,” the Ag. Governor added.

He particularly com­mended the exemplary role of Community Watch Corps and Vigilante groups for standing firm in de­fending people against the criminal elements.

The state government assured citizens of its continued commitment to working with federal authorities and security agencies to restore lasting peace and stability.

Recall that the Katsina State government had con­firmed that bandits killed 13 people during morning prayer on Tuesday in a re­prisal attack at Unguwan Mantau in Malumfashi Lo­cal Government Area.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Muazu, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina.

“The incident occurred when criminal elements launched a reprisal attack on the community.

“The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporad­ically in the mosque,” he said.

The commissioner fur­ther revealed that the at­tack was in retaliation for the community’s success­ful defence efforts two days ago.

According to Muazu, people of Unguwan Man­tau decided to lay an am­bush against the bandits and killed many of them.

Following the tragic in­cident, the security agen­cies, he said, had been de­ployed to the area to restore normalcy.

Muazu said, “Air com­ponent commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army, and Ni­geria Police Force have already been deployed to clear those bandits.

“Because, during the rainy season, bandits hide under the crops to perpe­trate their evil acts. We are working towards bringing the bandits to book.

“As a government, we salute the gallantry and disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our commu­nities.

“The state government extends heartfelt condo­lences to the families af­fected.”

He said that the state government reaffirmed its unwavering support for community-based securi­ty initiatives while work­ing to eliminate criminal elements from the region.