No fewer than 100 lives lost in the Line of Duty

Ifeyinwa Susan Francis.

No fewer than 100 members of the state-owned Community Watch Corps and police were killed in the line of duty in Katsina.

This was made known by Daily Trust on July 28, 2025.

According to 30 policemen, approximately 100 watch corps and soldiers lost their lives to banditry.

The state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Muazu, revealed this while commenting on social media reports. Which he described as aimed at triggering panic.

“The Katsina State Government has observed with concern the deliberate attempts by some individuals to create panic and incite fear among residents through the spread of false and misleading information on social media.”

“These narratives aim to downplay the significant progress made so far in the fight against banditry and insecurity under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda,” Dr Muazu has said.

According to the commissioner, banditry has affected 24 local government areas. And this started when Gov. Dikko assumed Office in 2023.

Dr Muaza added that four local governments are still experiencing attacks.

“Despite persistent challenges in a few LGAs, the state government is not relenting. Governor Radda remains fully committed to restoring peace and order.”

“Even during his recent accident and recovery period, he never stopped engaging with key stakeholders, receiving daily security briefings from senior officers, including the Brigade Commander, Commissioner of Police, Director DSS, the Commissioner for Internal Security, Air Force Commander, and other key stakeholders.

“It is unfortunate that certain social media voices, rather than support these efforts, continue to spread misinformation for political gain or attention. This not only undermines the sacrifices of our security forces but also weakens community morale,” the commissioner has said.