Government Officials now Engage in Banditry as Business Venture- Gov Radda

According to the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, there are government officials and security personnel who are actively supporting and aiding the rise of insecurity, particularly banditry, in Nigeria.

During an appearance on Channels Television’s program, Politics Today, the governor expressed his concerns about the difficulty in putting an end to banditry, stating that it has now become a lucrative “business venture” for criminals.

He emphasized that these criminals include individuals within the government, security outfits, and those responsible for the day-to-day activities of their communities.

These factors contribute to the challenges faced in combating banditry in the country.

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Governor Dikko Radda highlighted that the motives behind banditry are not driven by political reasons, dispelling the hypothesis that political motives are responsible for the rise of banditry.

He further revealed that a significant number of northern youths are being recruited into banditry with a meager sum of N500.

This revelation sheds light on the alarming ease with which individuals are being enticed into engaging in criminal activities, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the root causes of banditry and ensure the security and well-being of the Nigerian population.