Nasir Idris, Kebbi state governor, says the government is reviewing existing laws to impose death penalty or life imprisonment on anyone convicted of aiding bandits with information.
Speaking during condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru
LGA and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu LGA, Idris described informants as “dangerous
threats” to society and vowed to deal with them decisively.
The recent attacks in both LGAs left several people dead,
many injured, and livestock stolen.
The governor prayed for the souls of the deceased, and
announced that arrangements had been concluded to establish a military base in
Zuru Emirate.
He said the state had secured the deployment of armoured
personnel carriers and other equipment from Abuja, and had directed the
immediate provision of temporary accommodation for troops pending the
construction of a permanent base.
“We are here to see things for ourselves, commiserate with
you and reassure you about the urgent actions taken to bolster the security of
lives and property of the people,” he said.
“My administration has expended a substantial amount on
security. We procured 80 Hilux vehicles for security personnel, provided 1,500
motorcycles to vigilantes, and increased allowances for security operatives in
troubled areas.”
He also warned traditional rulers and the public against
politicising security issues or making unguarded statements on social media.
This is not the first time Idris has advocated the death
penalty for bandit informants. In May 2024, following a deadly attack in Tudun
Bichi village in the same Danko/Wasagu LGA, the governor declared he would not
hesitate to sign the death warrant of anyone found guilty of passing
information to bandits.
“Let it be known to the informants that whoever is
convicted for volunteering information to bandits leading to the killing of
innocent souls, I will sign his death warrant instantaneously,” the governor
said.
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