The leader of a vigilante group in Plateau State’s Wase Local Government Area, Abdullahi Hussaini, has vowed to continue fighting against bandits and kidnappers despite the recent loss of over 70 members in an ambush. Hussaini stated that the group would only end the fight if the bandits leave Wase, repent, or are defeated.
“We will never surrender to the bandits and kidnappers,” Hussaini declared. “The casualties we recorded will not discourage us from continuing the fight against banditry in the Wase area. Death is inevitable; everyone will die. So, we’ll continue the fight.”
Hussaini called on Nigerians to pray for their success and urged citizens to stand firm against bandits, warning that their activities pose a serious threat to national security and unity.
The vigilante group’s determination comes as Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned 150 agro-rangers to provide dedicated security for farmers and their produce across the state. The governor emphasized the importance of protecting farms and ensuring the safety of farmers to guarantee food security and achieve food sovereignty in Nigeria.
“We must protect our farms and farmers to ensure food security,” Mutfwang said. “Nigerian farms are national assets that must be protected.”