Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, on Tuesday said Nigerians need no additional proof to know that bandits “have become the fourth tier of Government”.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Sani referenced Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello’s recent statement that bandits occupy 12 of the 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Niger State, to support his claim.
“The Governor of Niger revealed that terrorists occupy 12 of the 25 Local Government in the state. Niger is a state that neighbours the Federal Capital. What additional proof is needed that bandits have become the fourth tier of Government?” Sani wrote on his verified Twitter handle.
In spite of government efforts, Nigeria’s security situation is fast deteriorating.
Although, the menace of banditry has over a century-long history, its resurgence has been disturbing, with over 120 gangs across six Nigerian states.
Nigeria’s National Security Strategy shows that banditry constitutes about 40% of national insecurity in the country.
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