Governor Umar Dikko Radda of Katsina State lamented the escalating activities of bandits throughout the state.
Expressing his concern, Radda said that these criminals have seized control of certain schools within the state.
The governor made these remarks during the 7th and 8th combined convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State.
Radda stated that his government formed the Katsina State Community Watch Corps to combat insecurity and create a safe learning environment for students in the state.
Despite the ongoing efforts of the corps, the governor pledged to eradicate the terrorist threat, emphasizing that his administration would persevere in its commitment to security.
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According to Radda, “There is no education without security. Many of our frontline local government areas have had their schools closed due to banditry, and in some cases, schools have become dens for bandits.
“My administration has made out-of-school children a main priority, and we will continue to work with all partners to reduce the numbers.
“We will also work with religious schools to provide academic tools for students in a bid to prepare them for the world ahead.”