The association of Northerners in the United States of America DANGI USA, has condemned the atrocities of bandits in Nigeria. According to them the group, lt is disheartening to witness the ongoing despicable acts of kidnapping, ransom collection and gruesome killing of innocent men, women and children, especially in North Western Nigeria.
In a statement signed by Kabir lsa Jikamshi, the director of public relations, the banditry situation, constitutes a transgression that does not allow room for any negotiation. It added that no previous grievances can justify the wanton destruction of lives and property and no one, neither the government nor private parties should negotiate in any form with the bandits because they had transgressed beyond bound and should be treated as an existential threat that must be eliminated.
“We call on the government to remember its cardinal responsibility of protecting lives and property. lnsecurity is persistent only in an ungovernable situation; Please do not abdicate your responsibilities. The government should do more by taking the war to the bandits and enact the necessary legislations that will allow individuals to defend themselves without any reservation.
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“This is a collective responsibility and all hands should be on deck. Thus, the general public must also remember that they have a very important role to play by supporting the efforts of the security agencies. “lf you see something suspicious, say something”. lnformants and any other individual or group enabling the activities of the bandits, should be treated as one them. The catch and release of some of these criminals without trial is totally wrong and must stop!
“DANGI Association will like to extend its sympathy to the victims of these atrocities. We pray the Almighty Allah will offer solace to the victims and their families. We feel the frustrations and anger of the Nigerian citizens. We empathize with you for enduring these harsh condition of insecurity and constrictions in liberty of movement and performance of other daily activities.” The statement read.
