Katsina government rejects claims of sponsoring bandits for Hajj
The Katsina State Government has strongly denied allegations that it sponsored bandits on the Hajj pilgrimage. Nasir Mu’azu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, described the accusations as baseless and politically motivated. The claims, allegedly made by Bashir Kurfi on Trust TV, were said to be aimed at misleading the public and undermining ongoing security efforts. The government called for credible evidence and urged residents to support security agencies.
What we know
- Nasir Mu’azu dismissed the allegations as false, misleading, and intended to distract from the government’s achievements in tackling insecurity.
- The accusations were reportedly made by Bashir Kurfi during a programme on Trust TV.
- The government believes the claims are politically motivated and designed to undermine public trust.
- Mu’azu challenged accusers to provide verifiable evidence and warned of legal action against those spreading false information.
- Residents were encouraged to disregard the allegations and continue supporting security and peace initiatives in Katsina State.
