Katsina govt speaks on resurgence of banditry in eight LGAs

Katsina State Government has reacted to the resurgence of banditry in eight local government areas of the state, saying it was a desperate move by the criminals who have been under intense pressure.

The state Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, said this at a press conference in Katsina on Thursday.

He explained that security forces have pinned the bandits to only eight of the 22 local government areas they were hitherto operating.