Sabiu Jibia, an Islamic cleric in
Katsina state, has lamented atrocities committed by bandits during attacks on
people of the state.
According to PRNigeria, Jibia,
who is also the imam in Jibia local government, said wives and children in the
state have become victims of rape perpetuated by bandits.
The cleric also lamented the
desertion of villages and farmlands as well as the kidnappings in some local
government areas in the state.
“We are living in tough time of
fear. Cattle meant for farming activities are rustled, wives and daughters are
being raped in the presence of their husbands and fathers, while other victims
are taken captive by armed hoodlums in the communities in Jibia, Tsayau, Zandam
and Malamawa respectively,” he said in his sermon.
“People are scared to carry out
their farming and business activities as their lives are in danger due to the
continued banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling. Our women and daughters are
raped and held captive by gangsters. Where are our traditional and political
leaders?”
Jibia accused the government of
not taking needed action, saying the people of the state are ready to engage
their children in the protection of their lives and properties.
He called on the government to
ensure that its duty to protect life and property is well enforced.
“It is surprising that our
leaders are not taking rapid actions on these killings and kidnapping. If the
government is willing, we are ready to give our children for training and
recruitment as security forces so that they can protect their families and
country at large,” he said.
“Close allies of our leaders are
charged with the responsibility of telling them the truth about the happenings
in this country. If they are telling them all is well, they are lying. We are
calling on our leaders to provide security to our lives and property as it is
their fundamental responsibility.”
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