Kebbi govt mulls death penalty for bandit informants as attacks persist

Kebbi State Government has said it would review existing laws to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment on convicted informants aiding the criminals in the state.
This is coming in the wake of renewed attacks by armed bandits in parts of the state.
The State Governor, Nasiru Idris made this disclosure on Tuesday, when he paid condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Areas, both recently targeted by bandits in attacks that claimed 30 lives.
The governor, while describing informants as deadly to society, reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on insecurity and promised to treat the issue with utmost seriousness.
He expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of lives, praying for the victims and asking Allah to grant the deceased Aljannah Firdausi and a quick recovery to those injured.
“We are here to see things for ourselves, commiserate with you and reassure you of the urgent steps we have taken to improve security,” he said.
The Governor called on the public to refrain from politicizing security issues or spread unverified information on social media, warning that such actions could jeopardise ongoing efforts to restore peace.
Responding, the Chief of Danko, Ibrahim Al’aji, and the Chief of Dabai, Suleiman Sami, appreciated the governor for his swift intervention and called for enhanced security measures, especially along routes used by bandits entering from neighboring states.
The Emir of Zuru, Rtd. Major General Sani Sami also expressed appreciation for the governor’s visit and ongoing commitment to security in the emirate.
Kebbi govt mulls death penalty for bandit informants as attacks persist