‘Kill 10, 20 Will Rise’ – Katsina Bandit Leader Dares Security Forces
A notorious bandit leader, Kchaalla Ummaru, has warned that government military operations targeting bandits could exacerbate insecurity in Katsina State.
The bandit leader asserted that any attempt to kill 10 bandits would lead to 20 more emerging in retaliation, while killing 30 could trigger further unrest in cities and villages.
Ummaru reportedly made the daring remarks on Saturday during a peace dialogue between bandit groups and community leaders in Matazu Local Government Area of the state.
He urged security operatives to exercise restraint, emphasizing that the dialogue process would only succeed if all parties approached it in good faith.
The meeting, convened to foster peace and reconciliation, comes amid renewed efforts by stakeholders to curb banditry across Katsina and neighbouring states.
Community elders attending the dialogue also called on both bandit groups and security agencies to commit to genuine peace to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
