From Taiye Joseph Ilorin
The Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF), has condemned the recent attacks that claimed many lives in Kwara, Katsina, and Benue states, urging security agencies to act decisively to restore peace.
Governor Mohammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, chairman of the Forum, made the statement on Wednesday through his spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli.
The statement noted the attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday night. It also highlighted the killing of at least 20 people in Doma A and Doma B communities, Tafoki Ward, Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State, and another violent attack in Abande community, Mbaikyor Ward, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State.
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Governor Yahaya described the attacks as “unacceptable and a direct threat to national security,” extending condolences to the victims’ families and the governments and people of the affected states.
He urged security agencies to “intensify intelligence gathering, strengthen surveillance, and conduct coordinated operations to apprehend the perpetrators and their sponsors,” stressing that “protecting lives and property is a core responsibility of government.”
The NSGF chairman also praised the governors of Kwara, Katsina, and Benue for their prompt response and support for affected communities. He reaffirmed the Forum’s commitment to working with the federal government, security agencies, traditional leaders, and local communities to tackle insecurity through both immediate security measures and long-term socio-economic interventions.
Governor Yahaya further called on citizens to assist security agencies by providing timely information and cooperating with efforts to restore peace.
