FG deploys troops to Katsina over banditry
The Federal Government on Saturday deployed troops to combat bandit attacks and related violent activities in KatsinaMasari said that troops of soldiers from the state and Federal Government will be deployed to Katsina to combat bandit activities in state.
During the chat, the governor also stressed security matters were not under his control but handled by the Federal government, which is in control of the military and other armed forces.
Masari also hinted the lockdown order will be relaxed from next week for residents to celebrate the forthcoming Sallah.
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