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Katsina State Acting Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, yesterday in Abuja called for stronger military support to step up ongoing  security operations and curtail banditry attacks in the state.

Jobe who made the appeal during a side meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) function, said the call is an urgent one for enhanced collaboration between security agencies and the Katsina State Government

He further noted that banditry attacks has escalated and threatened the peace and safety of rural communities in katsina

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He said ‘’the situation requires a more coordinated response and stronger synergy between state authorities and the military high command’’

“Many rural dwellers have suffered displacement, loss of livelihoods, and disruptions to farming activities due to the menace of banditry, ensuring their safety is not just about restoring peace, but also about reviving the socio-economic fabric of the state’’

The Acting Governor also assured that his administration is determined to work tirelessly with all security stakeholders until the crisis is brought under control.

He said “Our people deserve to live in safety and dignity. We will continue to work hand in hand with the Armed Forces and other security agencies until this menace is defeated,”

In response, General Musa assured the Acting Governor of the Nigerian Armed Forces’ total commitment to the fight against banditry. He emphasized that restoring security in Katsina and across the country remains a shared priority, one that the military is fully invested in achieving.

The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, today paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, following the passing of his beloved father.

Leading the delegation on behalf of the government and people of Katsina State, the Acting Governor described the loss as deeply painful not only to the Ododo family but also to the people of Kogi State, who had long benefitted from the late patriarch’s guidance, wisdom, and life of service to the community.

In his message, Malam Faruk Jobe prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and comfort the family with patience and strength. He reminded the Governor and his family that losing a father is never easy, but his legacy of discipline, faith, and service to humanity will continue to live on through the lives he touched.

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“We pray that Allah (SWT) grants the late Alhaji eternal rest, forgives his sins, and rewards his good deeds. May He grant you, Governor Ododo, and your entire family the fortitude to bear this great loss. Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,” the Acting Governor prayed.

Responding, Governor Usman Ododo expressed gratitude to the Acting Governor and his delegation for their solidarity and compassion during this period of grief. He prayed for Allah’s blessings upon Governor Radda, the Acting Governor, and the people of Katsina State.

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, who is currently on medical leave, immediately consulted with the Acting Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, on the urgent need to dispatch a high-powered government delegation to commiserate with the bereaved families and the affected community, in a swift response to the tragic attack on worshippers in Unguwar Mantau, Malumfashi Local Government Area.

The delegation, led by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari, was received in Kurfi town by the Village Head and the relatives of the deceased.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Acting Governor, and the entire Katsina State Government, Barrister Faskari described the attack as a “deeply painful and heartbreaking tragedy.” He assured the community that the government would not relent in its efforts to strengthen security and restore lasting peace.

“Our hearts are with the families who lost their loved ones in this senseless attack. This administration remains committed to working with all security agencies to ensure justice is served and to prevent such tragedies in the future,” he said.

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During the condolence visit, it was confirmed that 32 people were killed while observing prayers. The number of those kidnapped is still being verified, as a swift air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force disrupted the bandits while they were moving with captives. In the ensuing confusion, some victims scattered in different directions, while others were rescued and are now receiving treatment in hospitals.

The delegation conveyed the deep condolences of the Governor, the Acting Governor, and the entire Katsina State Government to the bereaved families. They also assured the community that immediate support had been extended to the victims’ families, while a comprehensive assessment of damages and needs is currently underway.