Clerics Call for Arrest of Ex-Governors Over Banditry Claims

Clerics from the Coalition of Interfaith Religious Leaders of Northern Nigeria have demanded the arrest and prosecution of former governors Bafarawa and Yerima following claims by bandit kingpin Bello Turji. Turji accused the ex-governors of involvement in selling arms to bandits, leading to ethnic tensions and violence in the region.

The clerics highlighted the devastating impact of banditry, citing figures from Amnesty International on deaths and economic losses. The call for action aims to address the root causes of banditry and restore peace in the region.