By Abdulateeef Bamgbose
Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Radda has condemned the recent attack on Kankara Hospital by bandits.
Governor Radda expressed outrage at the targeting of a healthcare facility where patients, including injured individuals, seek critical medical attention.
“This assault on healthcare workers and patients show how low and cruel these bandits are,” the governor noted.
While acknowledging recent successes in combating banditry across the state, Radda emphasised that the fight continues.
“Though we have made noticeable progress in reducing these attacks, this incident reminds us that our mission is not complete. We are implementing additional security measures, including enhanced personnel presence at healthcare facilities throughout Katsina State,” the governor submitted.
He noted that the state government would not allow criminals to impede access to medical care or endanger healthcare workers.
The governor issued a stern warning to bandits and their collaborators, stating that “anyone found aiding these criminals or participating in such attacks will face the full force of the law. There will be no safe haven for those who threaten our healthcare system.”
He assured the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, and the affected hospital staff of his administration’s commitment to their safety.
