Kebbi Govt Considers Death Penalty For Informants, as Bandits Attacks Persist

Kebbi State Government has said it is concluding plans to review existing laws to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment on convicted informants aiding the criminals in the state.

The planned review followed the rising cases of renewed attacks by the armed bandits in Tadurga village in Zuru and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Areas, both recently targeted by bandits in attacks that claimed 30 lives.

Governor Nasiru Idris, who made this known during his condolence visits, described informants as deadly to society.

Idris explained that his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on insecurity and promised to treat the issue with utmost seriousness.

The governor while praying for the injure victims, expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of lives.

“We are here to see things for ourselves, commiserate with you and reassure you of the urgent steps we have taken to improve security,” he said.

The Governor called on the public to refrain from politicizing security issues or spread unverified information on social media, warning that such actions could jeopardise ongoing efforts to restore peace.