Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has questioned how a country with an estimated population of 230 million people can be held at ransom by a small group of roughly 5,000 bandits. Speaking on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Sani called for northern political and traditional leaders to address insecurity with sincerity and a focus on root causes.
Sani emphasized that banditry in the region is homegrown rather than imported, stressing the need for a unified regional approach. He warned that avoiding responsibility or shifting blame will not resolve the situation, especially in communities that have endured prolonged attacks without timely intervention.
Highlighting the Northern Security Trust Fund, Sani noted that its establishment was long overdue given the severity of insecurity in many northern states. He said the initiative could strengthen security operations, improve coordination among agencies, and ensure faster response to repeated attacks.
Referencing recent incidents in Niger State, including attacks in the Ibeto community, Sani described situations where residents recorded gunmen activities on their mobile devices while awaiting assistance that never arrived. He pointed to these lapses as examples of persistent gaps in protection that reduce public confidence in security structures.
Sani further highlighted the broader impact of banditry, including displacement of farmers, disruption of schooling, and restricted economic activity across northern states. “I still cannot understand how a nation of 230 million people would be held ransom by a gang of less than 5,000,” he said, stressing the urgent need for better intelligence, coordination, and cooperation between local authorities and security agencies.
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