Shehu Sani: FG more interested in going after secessionists than bandits

Shehu Sani: FG more interested in going after secessionists than bandits

Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna central, says the north-west will be a better place if the federal government can deal with bandits with the same vigour used against secessionists.

The north-west has been the hotbed of banditry in recent times with over 500 students kidnapped in the region by bandits this year alone.

The latest is the abduction of 121 students in Bethel Baptist Secondary school in Damishi, Chikun LGA of Kaduna state, on July 5. Less than a week later, the Emir of Kajuru and 13 members of his household were abducted at his palace.

While bandits continue to wreak havoc in the north-west, security operatives have successfully clamped down on leaders of secessionist movements in the southern part of the country.

Shehu Sani: FG more interested in going after secessionists than bandits

Last month, authorities arrested and extradited Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), back into the country to face charges of treason.

In a similar development, DSS operatives declared Sunday Igboho, a prominent voice in the call for ‘Yoruba Nation’, “wanted” after raiding his home and killing two people.

Many have criticised the government for not extending an equal level of commitment to tackling banditry.

Speaking to Arise TV on Monday, Sani added his voice to the criticism.