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The Katsina State Government has refuted claims that it funded Hajj pilgrimages for bandit leaders or other criminal elements operating in the state. The government labeled these allegations as false and has called for evidence to support such claims, according to ThisDay Live.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, stated that bandits do not deserve a second chance to live, expressing his views during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He highlighted the significant harm caused by bandits in communities across Nigeria, including killings and kidnappings, particularly of women.

The police have clarified that a viral video showing motorcycle riders does not depict armed bandits, as speculated online, but rather vigilantes and hunters. This statement comes in response to intense reactions and concerns raised by viewers regarding the nature of the riders' activities in the state.

The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed claims from a viral video suggesting that an officer had interactions with bandits in Katsina. The Force urged the public to disregard the video's assertions and to rely solely on information disseminated through official police channels and authorized sources, according to Tribune Online.

Bandits have reportedly killed a chief imam in Sokoto state, which has raised renewed concerns about insecurity and violent attacks in northern Nigeria, according to Legit.ng.

A young boy from Zamfara State has gained public attention after sharing an emotional account of his father's death during a violent attack by bandits. In a video, he expressed his determination to join the army in response to the traumatic loss he experienced, highlighting the impact of violence in the region.