Bandits have started regrouping and gaining ground in the North-West and North Central following the respective governors' gross incompetence and incapability, SaharaReporters can report. Following inquiries about the resurgence of attacks in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Katsina, Niger, and Plateau states, a senior military officer who recently retired from service confirmed to SaharaReporters that had started regrouping and gaining ground in the regions.