President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Katsina people of immediate and decisive action to tackle the rising wave of insecurity in the State, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has disclosed.
Governor Radda, speaking to journalists after leading a high-powered delegation of elders and stakeholders to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the President gave firm commitments to strengthen security presence and fast-track ongoing infrastructure projects in Katsina.
“As you are all aware, we have witnessed disturbing incidents in Katsina in recent days. We felt it was necessary to come and see Mr. President, share our sorrow with him, and lay before him the challenges confronting us,” Radda explained. “Mr. President noted all our concerns and promised to address them swiftly.”
According to the Governor, Tinubu pledged to deploy additional troops and military hardware, scale up aerial surveillance, and ensure the establishment of a military battalion in southern Katsina. He added that the President also promised the speedy operationalization of a mobile police squadron in the area, a project earlier announced by the Inspector-General of Police.
“These interventions, once implemented, will significantly strengthen the capacity of security agencies to tackle insecurity across our communities,” Radda emphasized.
Beyond security, the Governor revealed that the delegation sought Federal Government intervention in the abandoned Katsina Airport project, stressing its importance for the State’s economic growth. He also commended Tinubu for approving contracts for major road rehabilitation projects, which he said would provide immense socio-economic relief once completed.
Governor Radda expressed optimism that the renewed federal commitment would restore peace and allow Katsina residents to pursue their livelihoods without fear.
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