In a sharp observation, Senator Shehu Sani has raised concerns over the dire condition of bandits in Northern Nigeria, despite the enormous ransom payments they’ve received.
In a recent post on his X account, Sani pointed out that bandits, even after collecting billions in ransom, remain “famished, dirty, and destitute” when arrested.
This, he argues, fuels suspicions that these criminals are mere fronts for more powerful, unseen forces operating behind the scenes.
His statement has sparked fresh debate on the real beneficiaries of the escalating insecurity in the region.