By Abdullahi Inuwa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong and reassuring declaration: his administration will confront and defeat banditry and terrorism in Katsina and across the nation’s troubled regions.
Speaking at a high-level state dinner hosted in his honour at the Katsina Government House last night, the President emphasized that his government will not relent until the forests, long turned into hideouts by criminals, are reclaimed and returned to the people.
“We will fight banditry and terrorism with every resource available to us,” Tinubu said in a firm voice that drew applause from state officials, traditional rulers, and security chiefs present. “We are taking over every forest they hide in. No inch of Nigeria will be a safe haven for killers and kidnappers.”
The President’s remarks come at a time when parts of Katsina and neighboring states in the Northwest continue to suffer from relentless attacks by armed groups. Tinubu reassured the people of Katsina that the Federal Government is mobilizing a multi-agency operation that will not only flush out bandits but restore full government presence in all vulnerable rural communities.
“We owe our farmers, our women, and our children peace. This war is not just about guns — it’s about justice, dignity, and the right of every Nigerian to live without fear,” he added.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, who welcomed the President, thanked him for his unwavering support and renewed focus on security in the region. “Mr. President, your visit sends a clear message to criminals — their days are numbered,” the governor said.
President Tinubu’s statement has been met with praise from stakeholders in the region. Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, described the President’s commitment as a “welcome ray of hope” for communities devastated by years of banditry.
As part of his visit, President Tinubu is also expected to commission strategic security projects and meet with military commanders stationed across the state.
With this bold declaration from the Commander-in-Chief, Katsina — a state at the frontline of Nigeria’s security challenge — may now be at the heart of a renewed national offensive to restore peace and stability across the Northwest.
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