By Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina
When armed banditry strikes, it leaves more than physical destruction. It shatters families, breaks livelihoods and instills fear deep in communities. In Katsina State where rural areas have endured repeated attacks, the fight against insecurity is not only about military action; it is also about restoring dignity, rebuilding trust and standing with those left behind.
Under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, the Katsina State Government has embraced a multi pronged approach combining security operations, community engagement and humanitarian support. The latest show of compassion came with the disbursement of over ₦28 million in financial relief to victims of armed banditry in Sabuwa and Malumfashi Local Government Areas.
The intervention was presented by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security and Community Watch Yusuf Ibrahim Safana, who personally met with the affected families. Alongside the relief, he delivered Governor Radda’s message of sympathy and condolence, assuring the victims that their struggles are not forgotten and their recovery is a shared responsibility.
“We understand that healing from such tragedies takes more than time, it requires tangible support and collective will. Governor Radda is committed to standing with you until normalcy returns,” Safana told the gathering.
The Chairman of Malumfashi LGA, Muktar Abdullahi City and the Chairman of Sabuwa LGA, Engineer Sagir Tanimu Sabuwa, commended the Governor’s leadership, describing the ₦28 million intervention as timely and impactful. They noted that the support would help families meet urgent needs while offering renewed hope in the face of loss.
Beneficiaries included survivors of kidnappings, families of those killed and households whose livelihoods were destroyed. The intervention committee documented each case to ensure transparency and fairness in distribution.
The relief package is part of Governor Radda’s broader strategy to address insecurity and its humanitarian consequences. Since assuming office, his administration has reinforced security deployments, empowered community vigilante groups and improved intelligence sharing networks.
For victims in Sabuwa and Malumfashi, the assistance represents more than financial aid, it is a proof that their plight matters to the state’s leadership. For the wider Katsina public, it is a reminder that leadership rooted in empathy can be as powerful as any security operation.
Governor Radda continues to emphasize that peace and security require collective effort, urging residents to work closely with security agencies and government initiatives. In the shadow of violence, his message is clear: hope can return when compassion and action walk hand in hand
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