Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba Musa Maidoki, has raised alarm over renewed bandit attacks in his constituency.
Naijaonpoint reports that Maidoki, while speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, said residents are currently living in fear.
According to him, several communities in Kebbi South have been overrun by armed groups, leaving many people displaced.
Maidoki emphasised that his people are no longer interested in infrastructure because they are in danger.
He accused security agencies of failing to make a visible impact despite claims of ongoing operations in the area.
Maidoki urged the Senate and relevant security agencies to intensify efforts against banditry to prevent recent gains in counter-terrorism operations from being lost.
He pleaded, “Please save our lives, save our people. We are not bothered about roads or schools now; our people’s lives are in danger.
“Today they will say they are here, tomorrow they are there, but in reality, no action is taking place. We need the Senate to compel the armed forces to provide weekly progress reports, state by state.”
In other news, the Nigerian Army has assured residents in Kwara and other parts of the country that troops are winning the war against bandits, terrorists and other criminals in the state.
This is as it denied reports that bandits overran troops in Obanla, Kwara State, and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.
According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Policao Okoye, reports that bandits overrunning troops in Kwara State are sensational and should be disregarded.
He added that troops of 148 Battalion (Rear), currently conducting clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara States, have continued to record significant operational successes.
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