Radda made the call during an extensive emergency security meeting at the Government House in Katsina on Friday, February 9, 2024.
The Governor told the residents that, rather than always relying on the government for intervention, they should band themselves into groups to protect their domains.
Katsina is one of the Northern states ravaged by the activities of bandits, who carry out nefarious acts such as kidnapping for ransom, killings, and arson, among others.