Insecurity: Kebbi Deputy Governor Reacts To Danko/Wasagu Killings, Says It Is Time To Restructure Vigilante Groups To Complement Security Efforts.
Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Sama’ila Yombe Dabai has reacted to the killings as a result of banditry attacks that claimed the lives of about 100 people in Chediya, Gaya, D’pindu, Rafin Gora among other villages of Danko Wasagu local government area of the state.
The Deputy Governor who was reacting to the incidence through the telephone conversation , added that it is time to restructure local vigilante group to complement security efforts and the process had begun having received a profiling report to be digested.
The Deputy Governor in a statement issue by his Senior Special Assistant on new Media, Tom Turba noted contrary to reports that Yansakai were banned, he cautioned that no order banning Yansakai but on no account should government watch them becoming law enforcement agents in town to the extent of taking over cases of land, rape, debt, royalty etc against the principle (banditry attacks) for which they naturally emerged.
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Rtd Col Sama’ila Yombe Dabai mni, fss, psc+, MBA, PhD
He described how he has been up and doing on behalf of Governor Bagudu to ensure Yansakai collaborated with security agents and operate within the confines of the law.
Responding to blockage of governor’s convoy in Ribah, Sama’ila Yombe Dabai described the act as disgraceful and uncalled for, therefore such acts must not repeat itself considering how the governor amid engagements had been in touch with the victims of banditry attacks. He added that there are various ways of expressing anger on leaders in a manner that no one will fault such actions. He maintained that attitude of Zuru people is known for respect and not contrary.
“Strategy to address the menace must change while noting security challenges as a national phenomenon”, the Deputy Governor further revealed.
