{
  "id": 18846810,
  "title": "Gov Radda Pledges Renewed Fight against Insecurity in Katsina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/gov-radda-pledges-renewed-fight-against-insecurity-in-katsina",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T02:37:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/08/gov-radda-pledges-renewed-fight-against-insecurity-in-katsina/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, the Governor of Katsina State, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to eradicating insecurity in the Matazu Local Government Area. During a recent visit, Radda pledged to strengthen security operations and maintain collaboration with community stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. He emphasized that his government would continue to work hand-in-hand with security agencies, traditional institutions, and community leaders to build upon the progress made in the fight against insecurity, while also focusing on infrastructure development and economic empowerment.\n\nRadda expressed gratitude to the people of Matazu for their support and cooperation during past elections, noting that the District Head, Alhaji Iro Maikano, had not witnessed any security incidents in the past 45 days due to the successful collaboration between various stakeholders. The traditional ruler commended the state government for its strategic approach that combined security measures with dialogue involving farmers, pastoralists, and community leaders, noting that this strategy had played a significant role in restoring peace in the area. Additionally, he highlighted the administration's infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the Sarki Duku Road and the road connecting Giyanka to the Sarki Duku route, which have improved transportation and connectivity.\n\nThe State APC Chairman, Bishir Gambo, urged residents of Matazu to maintain their political support for the party, citing the opposition's failure to secure significant support in the area during the 2023 elections. He challenged residents to replicate this success in the upcoming 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the APC would retain its political dominance in the local government. Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, a member representing Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency, stated that the APC enjoyed overwhelming acceptance in Matazu, with about 99 percent of residents backing the party. He added that various empowerment initiatives, including the distribution of motorcycles, cash support for women, scholarships for students, and food assistance to internally displaced persons, were designed to appreciate the people's acceptance and support while enhancing their economic and social wellbeing.\n\nMeanwhile, Senator Muntari Dandutse announced plans to empower over 30 beneficiaries in Matazu and acknowledged the defection of some individuals to the APC during the visit. The Chairman of Matazu Local Government, Hon. Shamsuddeen Muhammad Sayaya, confirmed that Radda's administration's interventions had reached all ten electoral wards within the local government.",
  "summary": "Francis Sardauna in Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending insecurity in Matazu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, promising to",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}