The Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, on Wednesday, disclosed that no fewer than 10 persons were killed in a clash between herdsmen and farmers in Safana local government area of the State.
The Emir dropped the hint when he received Queen Dijah Women and Children Awareness Initiative in his palace.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the QDWCA is a non-governmental organisation that is working around issues of drug abuse, rape and violence against women.
According to him, the miscreants or bandits carried out such atrocities under the influence of drug abuse.
Mr Usman said: “On Monday, we got report that Fulani herdsmen stormed Safana, invaded farm lands and killed 10 persons.
“The miscreants or bandits must have carried out the atrocities under influence of drug abuse. You will see a child kill his mother and have sex with her.
“The rate of drug abuse is not decreasing instead it is on the increase.
“And the worrying thing is women whom are supposed to give the children proper upbringing are also involved in drug abuse.
“I urge you to go to the nooks and crannies. Discuss with relevant stakeholders like the elders, traditional and religious leaders and others to champion a course on the ugly menace and way forward,” Mr Usman added.
Earlier, the Chairperson of the group, Khadijah Saulawa said the organization is out to give back to the society its own contribution towards a crime-free society.
According to Mrs Saulawa, their contribution would be through sensitization and awareness creation on the dangers associated with drug abuse and other social vices.
