Declare Bandits Terrorists, Says Miyetti Allah

The Bauchi State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore said it is in support of the clamour for bandits to be declared terrorists.

In support of the stance of the Senate, House of Representatives, and Speakers of State Houses of Assembly who harmoniously called for such declaration, the association advised the Federal Government to do the needful if it’s committed to curbing banditry.

Its Bauchi State Chairman, Alhaji Sadik Ibrahim Ahmad in a phone chat with The Nation yesterday said: “Who are terrorists? Terrorists are people who try to destroy legitimate activities of society, they are not productive. If the Federal Government is serious, they should do the needful and provide a lasting solution to incessant killings by the so-called bandits,” he said.

On zoning among political parties ahead of the 2023 general elections, he said the masses should be allowed to choose their leaders irrespective of tribe.

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“Whether you’re Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo, once you are competent, you should be qualified enough to lead the country. The issue of zoning cannot be and will never be a democratic process. People should go for leaders with integrity if we want to unite ourselves. Our leaders are the ones creating problems, confusion, and regional crises among us,” he said.