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Farmers in Kankara Besieged by Bandits, Food Security at Risk

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Kankara’s farmlands are under a brutal siege as bandits launch relentless attacks on farming communities, threatening Nigeria’s food security.

Last Saturday, nearly 50 farmers were mercilessly killed near Yar Goje town. In a horrifying escalation, a military armored vehicle sent to assist was set ablaze, causing casualties among security personnel.

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Just a week earlier, 15 farmers and their vigilante protectors were ambushed and killed while working fields between Mabai and Katsalle. These vicious assaults paint a grim picture of the escalating insecurity plaguing Kankara.

The human toll is devastating, with more bodies being discovered and the injured fighting for their lives in overwhelmed hospitals.

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However, the impact extends beyond immediate tragedies. Kankara and Katsina State are pivotal agricultural hubs for Nigeria.

As bandits terrorize food producers, the nation’s food security is at serious risk, with farmers too fearful to cultivate their lands.The safety of our farmers is not just a local concern; it is a national imperative.

The federal and state governments must act swiftly to restore security and protect Nigeria’s food supply from this growing threat.

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