A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has publicly issued a warning to the Nigerian Army and the government against relying solely on force in tackling insecurity, saying that lethal operations will only fuel more recruitment and violence, saying
Ummaru led this out over the weekend during peace talks between some bandit groups and community leaders in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
A counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, shared a clip of Ummaru saying killing bandits only makes matters worse.
“If today you kill 10 bandits, tomorrow you’ll see 20. You kill 20, another 30 will rise both in our bushes and villages.
“Truth be told, the government doesn’t care about anyone, all it’s after is how to generate money. If the government cared about the people, all these things won’t be happening.
“If our boys mistakenly abduct anyone or if security operatives apprehend one of ours, stakeholders should be involved and see that the person taken is released,” he said.
Speaking to the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Danmusa LGA, Ummaru harped on the need to respect terms of agreement.