Thursday, March 28, 2024

Bandits’ attack conspiracy to turn north into Afghanistan: Northern Youths

The group said attacks by bandits are part of a conspiracy to destabilise the northern economy.

• October 19, 2021
Bandits
Bandits used to illustrate the story

Youths in northern Nigeria have alleged that the killings in Sokoto are part of a conspiracy to make the northern region a “crisis zone like Afghanistan.”

Speaker of the Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), Ibrahim Lawal, said the killings by bandits are a “part of a conspiracy to continue with the agenda of destabilising the economy of the Northern region and rendering it a crisis zone like Afghanistan.”

Mr Lawal, who condemned the recent killing of people and destruction of property by bandits at the Sokoto Central Market, called for military action against bandits.

He described the attack as barbaric, unacceptable, adding that it was callous and inhuman, considering the high number of lives lost in the incident.

“NYAN condemns the killing in strong terms for whatever reason as this cannot, in any way, solve or address the perceived problems of the attackers.

“NYAN appeals to youths in the north to remain resolute in their efforts to help end the activities of terrorists in the region,” Mr Lawal added.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Lagos

Lagos VIS impounds 50 rickety commercial buses

The VIS director advised vehicle owners to adopt voluntary compliance with roadworthiness.

NationWide

Implementation of attractive road map will boost blue economy: Peterside

“For blue economy to thrive, most important factor today in Nigeria is security.’’

Ignatius Kaigama

Faith

Archbishop Kaigama advises priests on selflessness, dedication to duty

“The Lord offers us His love and redemption through the price He paid on the cross.’’

President Bola Tinubu

NationWide

Killers of soldiers on peace mission in Delta won’t go unpunished: Tinubu

They went as peacemakers and peacekeepers respectfully seeking to bring an end to the hostilities between the two communities.