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Tensions escalated in Danjanku, a community located in the Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, as residents took to the streets to voice their concerns over increasing insecurity.
According to eyewitnesses, the demonstrators, primarily consisting of youths and women, marched along the main roads, chanting slogans and urging the government to take immediate action to halt the attacks by bandits and other criminals.
The residents expressed their frustrations, stating that despite numerous reports made to security agencies, bandits continue to raid their farms and homes, causing injuries and displacing families.
A protester, Aisha Musa, shared with journalists that the community now lives in a state of constant fear.
“We can no longer sleep soundly. Every night, we hear gunshots, and people are being kidnapped or killed. We are exhausted by empty promises,” she remarked.
A local youth leader also called upon Governor Dikko Umar Radda and security forces to enhance their efforts in protecting rural communities, highlighting that many residents have sought refuge in nearby villages for safety.
While calm has returned to the area, residents remain committed to demanding stronger government action against insecurity.
What prompted the protests in Danjanku?
The protests were prompted by rising insecurity in the area, with residents expressing their frustrations over repeated attacks by bandits and a lack of effective government response.
What are the residents demanding from the government?
Residents are demanding immediate action from the government to stop the ongoing attacks by bandits and improve security measures in their community.
How has the situation affected the community?
The situation has instilled a sense of constant fear among community members, leading to injuries, displacements, and many residents fleeing to nearby villages for safety.
