The Kano State House of Assembly has launched a legislative probe into the utilisation of monthly security allocations released to the state’s 44 local government councils following renewed bandit attacks in parts of the state.
The development follows mounting concerns that funds intended to strengthen security may not be translating into adequate operational support.
The House adopted the resolution on Wednesday after considering a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Constituency, Garba Gwarmai, during Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Isma’il Falgore.
Moving the motion, Gwarmai painted a grim picture of the security situation in Tsanyawa Local Government Area, saying incessant attacks by suspected bandits had left residents living in fear and disrupted farming, education, healthcare delivery and other socio-economic activities.
He told lawmakers that the latest attack occurred in the Yan Cibi community of Yan Kamaye Ward, where armed bandits allegedly attempted to abduct residents and rustle cattle before they were repelled by security operatives.
