Bandits killings: Buhari sends Abba Kyari, Garba Shehu, Magashi, others to Katsina
The delegation was sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to commiserate with government and people of Katsina, and also get a full brief on the security situation in the state, and the attack that claimed many lives in Batsari Local Government Area at the weekend.
President Buhari assured the state government and Emirate Council that his administration will do whatever it takes to rid the country of bandits, terrorists and criminals. Masari said the only enduring remedy to banditry was provision of education, and he gave a strong assurance that education will continue to be a priority of the government.The Emir of Katsina also thanked the President for sending the team to Katsina, urging the military and police to put more effort in tackling the menace.
At the meeting, the heads of security agencies, military and police, gave their situation reports to the delegation, adding that Nigerian Air Force fighter helicopters, with night vision capability, will support the ground operation against bandits.
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