Nasir Idris, governor of Kebbi
Nasir Idris, Kebbi state governor, says the government is reviewing existing laws to impose death penalty or life imprisonment on anyone convicted of aiding bandits with information.
Speaking during condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru LGA and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu LGA, Idris described informants as “dangerous threats” to society and vowed to deal with them decisively.
The recent attacks in both LGAs left several people dead, many injured, and livestock stolen.
The governor prayed for the souls of the deceased, and announced that arrangements had been concluded to establish a military base in Zuru Emirate.
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He said the state had secured the deployment of armoured personnel carriers and other equipment from Abuja, and had directed the immediate provision of temporary accommodation for troops pending the construction of a permanent base.
“We are here to see things for ourselves, commiserate with you and reassure you about the urgent actions taken to bolster the security of lives and property of the people,” he said.
“My administration has expended a substantial amount on security. We procured 80 Hilux vehicles for security personnel, provided 1,500 motorcycles to vigilantes, and increased allowances for security operatives in troubled areas.”
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He also warned traditional rulers and the public against politicising security issues or making unguarded statements on social media.
This is not the first time Idris has advocated the death penalty for bandit informants. In May 2024, following a deadly attack in Tudun Bichi village in the same Danko/Wasagu LGA, the governor declared he would not hesitate to sign the death warrant of anyone found guilty of passing information to bandits.
“Let it be known to the informants that whoever is convicted for volunteering information to bandits leading to the killing of innocent souls, I will sign his death warrant instantaneously,” the governor said.
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