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By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Katsina
Katsina state government has commended the Nigerian Air Force significant victories against criminal elements terrorising communities in the state through precision airstrikes that destroyed notorious bandit hideouts and neutralised several armed criminals.
Dr. Nasir Mua’zu, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said the Air Component Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, executed successful strikes against identified bandit enclaves at Sanusi Dutsinma and Sanusi Iku within the Matallawa Hills in Kankara Local Government Area.
According to him, these operations, based on credible intelligence gathered through human and electronic sources, completely obliterated the criminal camps. Several bandits died in the strikes, while six injured criminals fled.
The Air Component responded swiftly to a distress call from Kankara LGA after bandits ambushed Nigerian Police personnel conducting clearance operations behind Science Secondary School, Kankara.
The criminals, led by notorious kingpin Babaru, attacked a Police Armoured Personnel Carrier, killing one police inspector and injuring another officer.
Nigerian Air Force fighter jets immediately deployed to the area, successfully neutralised the bandits operating on motorcycles.
Additional strikes targeted criminals attempting to escape by hiding within rustled cattle herds and dense riverside vegetation, significantly disrupting their movement and operations.
Muazu said, “The Katsina state government remains resolute and committed to restoring peace and security through enhanced collaboration with all security agencies operating in our state.
“These successful operations resulted from credible intelligence provided by local communities.
“We urge all peace-loving citizens of Katsina State to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information that enables such decisive action against criminal elements.
“The sustained military pressure represents part of ongoing efforts to eliminate bandit networks operating across the North-West region and restore safety to affected communities.
“The Government and the people of Katsina State commiserated with the family of the fallen police officer and pray to God to accept his return.”
Katsina combats gender-based violence.
Katsina State Government has taken decisive action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) following a two-day stakeholders’ workshop that brought together key players from across the justice system, civil society, and traditional institutions.
The Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the World Bank, organised the strategic workshop to develop a coordinated approach to preventing and responding to GBV across the state.
“The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the justice system, HISBAH, NAPTIN, civil society organisations, and religious and traditional institutions,” said Hajiya Hadiza Yar’adua, Katsina State Commissioner for Women Affairs, who chaired the sessions.
Hajiya Hadiza maintained that the comprehensive strategy emerging from the workshop includes expanding survivor support services, reactivating a 24/7 GBV hotline, and training women, including those with disabilities.
She added, “Participants also agreed on the critical need to simplify and translate the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law into local languages for better public accessibility.”
“We also agreed on the need to simplify and translate the VAPP Law to make it more accessible to the public. The strong support and active engagement of our traditional and religious leaders remain central to creating lasting change at the grassroots,” Commissioner Yar’adua explained.
Key resolutions from the workshop include developing state-wide GBV legislation, establishing additional Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), and creating a Technical Working Group Data Hub for improved coordination. The strategy also calls for partnerships with CSOs and NGOs, incorporation of mental health support, and statewide awareness campaigns.
Hajiya Hadiza further noted that the initiative aligns with Governor Dikko Umar Radda’s social development blueprint.
“Moving forward, the state plans to finalise the GBV strategy with clear timelines, restructure the Technical Working Group for better coordination, and launch a bilingual Ministry website to improve access to GBV resources,” the Commissioner revealed.
“Katsina State is charging forward with practical, people-focused solutions to protect the vulnerable and uphold the dignity of every citizen,” the Commissioner concluded.
Katsina combats gender-based violence
Katsina State Government has taken decisive action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) following a two-day stakeholders’ workshop that brought together key players from across the justice system, civil society, and traditional institutions.
The Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the World Bank, organised the strategic workshop to develop a coordinated approach to preventing and responding to GBV across the state.
“The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the justice system, HISBAH, NAPTIN, civil society organisations, and religious and traditional institutions,” said Hajiya Hadiza Yar’adua, Katsina State Commissioner for Women Affairs, who chaired the sessions.
Hajiya Hadiza maintained that the comprehensive strategy emerging from the workshop includes expanding survivor support services, reactivating a 24/7 GBV hotline, and training women, including those with disabilities.
She added, “Participants also agreed on the critical need to simplify and translate the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law into local languages for better public accessibility.”
“We also agreed on the need to simplify and translate the VAPP Law to make it more accessible to the public. The strong support and active engagement of our traditional and religious leaders remain central to creating lasting change at the grassroots,” Commissioner Yar’adua explained.
Key resolutions from the workshop include developing state-wide GBV legislation, establishing additional Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), and creating a Technical Working Group Data Hub for improved coordination. The strategy also calls for partnerships with CSOs and NGOs, incorporation of mental health support, and statewide awareness campaigns.
Hajiya Hadiza further noted that the initiative aligns with Governor Dikko Umar Radda’s social development blueprint.
“Moving forward, the state plans to finalise the GBV strategy with clear timelines, restructure the Technical Working Group for better coordination, and launch a bilingual Ministry website to improve access to GBV resources,” the Commissioner revealed.
“Katsina State is charging forward with practical, people-focused solutions to protect the vulnerable and uphold the dignity of every citizen,” the Commissioner concluded.