By Ibrahim Muhammad, Kano
Hundreds of Faruruwa Community in Shanono Local Government area of Kano that suffers heavy attacks of Bandits, have thumps up Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ii over his concerns on the problems.
Speaking while receiving the Emir’s, the Chairman of the Faruruwa Security Community Forum, Alhaji Yahya Bagobiri, said that the intervention of the 16th Fulani Emir Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has helped greatly in having more Armed to teeth Soldiers.
“Today as I’m talking to you, we have Armed Security on every corner of the prunes areas where Bandits gets an easy access and this has given Us and our Family chance to sleep with our eyes closed”.
Yahya Bagobiri who have been talking about the persistent attacks of the Bandits and Kidnapping of their People’s and stealing of their Animals sigh relief of hopes for a permanent peace returning to their Communities”.
Speaking Emir Sanusi II, asked the communities to give more vigilance and collaborate with security agencies to ensure peace.
“For the past few months, we have had an increase in the spate of attacks in villages neighbouring Katsina State, with bandits coming in for cattle rustling, killing innocent people and kidnapping men and women,” he said.
The monarch said the visit was to commiserate with affected residents, reassure them of government’s commitment and encourage communities to contribute to securing their villages.
“It is our responsibility as leaders to come and see our people, to sympathise with them and to reassure them that the state government is doing everything it can along with the security services,” he said.
He noted that the state government had deployed personnel and logistics to strengthen security in the area.
“The governor has bought vehicles, provided resources, and the people can already see the movement of the army and the police in this area. We will also encourage them to use their vigilantes to help protect their villages,” he added.
Emir Sanusi also urged neighbouring Katsina communities to ensure that peace agreements with bandits do not become a licence for criminals to attack Kano communities and take refuge across the border.
He prayed for the restoration of peace in the affected areas and pledged continued collaboration with the state government to ensure safety of residents.

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