Nigeria, May 4 -- The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, highlighted the alarming issue of bandit recruitment in northern Nigeria, revealing that youth are being lured into these criminal groups for as little as N500.

He pointed out the complexity of addressing this problem, blaming some government officials and security personnel for aiding banditry.

According to Radda, the situation has escalated into a lucrative business for criminals, with complicity reaching into various sectors of society.

Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Radda emphasized that banditry is no longer just a security concern but has evolved into a profitable enterprise.

He said "These are so many reasons why we are unable to bring banditry ...