Sokoto Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has described collective motion and assist to the nation’s safety operatives as probably the greatest methods to finish insecurity within the nation.
He made this disclosure in his new yr message to the individuals of Sokoto and Nigerians as an entire.
In keeping with him, “in the course of the yr 2023, Nigeria witnessed plenty of challenges ,particularly within the space of safety, thereby inflicting a critical setback within the nation’s quest for a powerful and vibrant economic system”.
The Governor decried that bandits’ assaults had been so rampant in lots of components of Sokoto State, leaving many individuals both killed, displaced or kidnapped.
Dr Aliyu additional described armed banditry plaguing the northern states as a supply of nice concern that requires pressing consideration from the three tiers of presidency.
In keeping with him, his seven-month outdated administration had recorded an incredible enchancment within the combat in opposition to banditry and different types of criminality within the state.
He mentioned, “To date, over 100 kidnapped victims have been efficiently rescued by the army because of the sustained assist and encouragement they loved from the state authorities.
“Now we have lately procured and distributed over 70 patrol autos to our safety personnel with a view to creating them adequately outfitted to discharge their constitutional obligation.
“I’ve additionally signed the invoice for the institution of the Sokoto State Group Guard Corps with a view to complement the efforts of our typical Safety outfits in ridding the state of banditry and different types of criminalities,
“I additionally reaffirm my administration’s resolve to finish banditry, whereas interesting for assist from the effectively that means residents within the state”.
He expressed hope that, yr 2024 will by the grace of God be the tip of safety challenges confronting the nation, and known as for assist from the citizenry.
Dr Aliyu, whereas wishing Nigerians a affluent new yr, known as for fervent prayers for the leaders and the nation at massive.