The Katsina State Government has disclosed that Nura Aliyu Garwa, identified as a suspected mastermind of a kidnapping syndicate allegedly involved in the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in Katsina metropolis had earlier been suspended from his position as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Community Development.
According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Katsina State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango, Garwa was suspended over allegations relating to the diversion of empowerment materials intended for communities in Batsari Local Government Area under the state’s Community Development Programme.
The government noted that Garwa later indicated interest in contesting for a seat in the Katsina State House of Assembly to represent Batsari Local Government Area.
However, according to the statement, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda described the activities of the alleged syndicate as unfortunate, expressing concern that an individual with a public profile and political ambition could be linked to such allegations.
The statement said the governor also commended the Katsina State Police Command and other security agencies for their efforts in addressing insecurity and sustaining operations against criminal activities in the state.
Recall that the Katsina State Police Command recently paraded suspects allegedly connected to the kidnapping syndicate linked to the abduction of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis and former aide to the state governor was said to be linked to the syndicate.
This development has raised a serious concern.
