Nigeria: President Buhari Accuses State Governors of Rewarding Bandits With Money, Vehicles

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has warned state governors on the dangers of rewarding armed bandits stating that such policies can be disastrous.

President Buhari in a tweet on Friday said state governors must also review their policies and be proactive in improving security in and around schools.

Mr Bello Masari, the Governor of Katsina state and President Buhari’s home state as well as Zamfara State Governor are known to have negotiated peace deals with the bandits.

“State Governments must review their policy of rewarding bandits with money and vehicles. Such a policy has the potential to backfire with disastrous consequences. States and Local Governments must also play their part by being proactive in improving security in & around schools,” the President through his media aide, Garba Shehu.

“Let bandits, kidnappers and terrorists not entertain any illusions that they are more powerful than the government. They shouldn’t mistake our restraint for the humanitarian goals of protecting innocent lives as a weakness or a sign of fear or irresolution,” he added.

By Abel Ejikeme

Follow us on:

Abel Ejikeme

Recent Posts

Navin Ramgoolam Returns As Mauritius’ Prime Minister After Landslide Victory

Mauritius’ Ramgoolam has returned as prime minister with a mandate to address economic challenges and…

2 mins ago

US Opens New Air Defense Base In Northern Poland Amid NATO Concerns

The US is set to inaugurate a new missile defense base in Poland, strengthening NATO…

12 mins ago

Somaliland Holds Presidential Election, Eyes International Recognition After Decades of Autonomy

Somaliland voters have gone to the polls in pivotal election, fueling hopes for long-awaited international…

17 mins ago

US Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years for Major Intelligence Leak

US Air National Guardsman, Teixeira has been sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified Pentagon…

21 mins ago

Trump Nominates Former DNI John Ratcliffe To Lead CIA

Former DNI John Ratcliffe has been nominated to head CIA, as he pledges commitment to national…

29 mins ago

Volkswagen, Rivian Launch $5.8bn Joint Venture Amid EV Industry Competition

Volkswagen and Rivian have launched a $5.8bn joint venture, sharing critical EV technology amid slowing…

2 hours ago