The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has lamented that Nigeria is currently engulfed in a serious insecurity crisis with bandits residing in many communities.

Sanusi stated that Nigerians are living alongside bandits and Boko Haram insurgents.

He made these remarks during the 60th birthday celebration of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja on Saturday.

Sanusi said, “For all those cautioning that we should be careful before entering a crisis, please wake up.

“We are living with bandits and Boko Haram; we are already there.

“We are already in crisis; it has already happened. The question is how do we get out of it.”

He also attributed Nigeria’s multi-dimensional poverty to the failure of its leaders.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria criticised the country’s elites for being unaware of the extent of poverty afflicting Nigeria.

Emir Sanusi’s statements at Rotimi Amaechi’s birthday celebration, as reported by Punch Online are a continuation of his long-standing and concerns about the state of Nigeria.

Over the years, Sanusi has frequently highlighted the deteriorating security situation, particularly in the northern parts of Nigeria, where banditry and insurgency have become deeply entrenched.

His pronouncements have often served as a reminder to both the populace and the government of the gravity of the crisis.

He has repeatedly linked the widespread violence to rising poverty, displacement, and a general sense of despair among affected populations. (The PUNCH)