Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has announced a renewed security strategy aimed at decisively ending banditry across the state.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring
peace and ensuring that residents can go about their daily lives without fear.
The governor made the disclosure on Wednesday while
declaring open the 17th regular meeting of the Sokoto State Executive Council,
which also marked the council’s final session for 2025.
He used the occasion to outline new measures being
introduced to strengthen security operations in the state.
Banditry remains one of Sokoto’s most pressing challenges,
particularly in rural areas, where repeated attacks have led to loss of lives,
displacement of communities, cattle rustling, kidnappings, and disruption of
farming and other economic activities.
Aliyu explained that the fresh measures are designed to
complement ongoing security efforts, with a strong emphasis on enhanced
intelligence gathering and improved coordination among security agencies.
He noted that existing strategies were already yielding
positive results.
According to the governor, his administration has
consistently supported security agencies since assuming office by providing
logistics, operational backing, and other critical resources to formations
operating in the 13 local government areas most affected by banditry.
“Intelligence is key to checkmating criminal elements, and
we are confident that these new initiatives will further strengthen our ability
to tackle banditry head-on,” he said.
He stressed that security is a shared responsibility and
called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by
providing timely and credible information to help prevent attacks and dismantle
criminal networks.
“As a government, we are ready to do all it takes to ensure
that banditry becomes history in Sokoto State, but we cannot do it alone,” he
added.
Aliyu also commended members of the State Executive Council
for their unity and dedication, attributing the progress recorded so far to
teamwork and collective responsibility.
He thanked the people of Sokoto State for their patience,
prayers, and continued support, assuring them of his administration’s resolve
to deliver more dividends of democracy.
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