Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has attributed the growing security challenges in the state to the activities of informants and the inadequate presence of security personnel.

He made this known during a condolence visit to Zogirma community in Bunza Local Government Area, where three mobile policemen were recently killed by armed assailants.

According to the governor, the attackers were not Lakurawa or known bandits, but criminals allegedly invited by informants within the community.

?Those who killed the policemen are not Lakurawa or bandits. They are thieves invited by informants to steal the money we gave to the victims of the windstorm disaster,? he said.

Governor Idris also revealed plans by his administration to propose an executive bill to criminalize the act of aiding criminals through information sharing.

?We are going to sponsor an executive bill that will make it a serious offense for anyone to serve as an informant. If found guilty, such a person may face the death penalty,? he warned.

He stressed that his government would not tolerate any threats to the peace and stability of the state.

?We are committed to flushing out all threats to the peace and security of Kebbi State,? he added. (Channels TV)

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