From Sola Ojo, Abuja
Suspected bandits over the weekend reportedly killed the Commandant of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVIS) in Kubau Local Government Area of the state.
According to a credible source in KADVIS, the late officer, Saleh Shuaibu, popularly known as Saleh Fiya-Fiya, was widely regarded as a dedicated and proactive figure who worked closely with security agencies to maintain peace and stability in Kubau.
Under his leadership, the local government was often cited as one of the safest in the state, the source said.
However, recent surges in attacks have begun to shift that narrative.
Haskiya, the community where the attack occurred, borders the Falgore Forest, a well-known haven for criminal gangs and bandits operating in the region.
This latest killing followed a similar incident last year when Alhaji Musa Gayi was murdered in nearby Kargi, also by suspected bandits.
Expressing grief over the incident, community leader Abdulaziz Musa Alhassan Mah issued a heartfelt statement, calling for urgent government intervention to stem the rising tide of violence.
“The lives and properties of our people must be protected at all costs. We cannot afford to lose more patriotic citizens to such senseless violence,” he said on his Facebook page.
Mah suggested intensified security operations in high-risk zones, especially near Falgore Forest.
He also suggested strengthened intelligence gathering to pre-empt attacks and dismantle bandit networks, among other measures.
“My heartfelt condolences go to the family of Saleh Piya-Piya and the entire Kubau community. May his soul rest in peace, and may justice be served,” Mah said.
