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Escalating Banditry: Gov. Idris Urges Deployment OF Military Base For Immediate Action

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As Kebbi State continues to deal with the aftermath of a brutal attack on seven villages in Arewa Local Government Area, where over 13 people were killed, Governor Nasir Idris has called on the Nigerian Defence Headquarters to establish a Military Operational Base (MOB) in the region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The governor made this appeal during his visit to the affected communities, where residents lost their homes in the violent assault. Idris stressed the urgent need for military intervention, saying, “The establishment of a military base can help end this banditry. We urge the Nigerian Army to set up a base in Arewa so the people can live in peace, just like any other citizen of the state.”

Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of the people, he added, “One of my administration’s key priorities is to protect every citizen from criminals, especially the notorious Lakurawa bandits who continue to terrorize innocent people.”

To support those displaced by the violence, Governor Idris directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to provide adequate care for them at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Centre. He also assured them that the government would soon establish new settlements, allowing families to reunite.

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