Don’t frustrate our efforts to tackle insecurity, Sokoto govt warns residents

The Sokoto state government has warned residents to avoid making statements capable of frustrating its efforts to end insecurity in the state. Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu On Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), gave the warning in a statement issued on Monday. The warning comes in the wake of a statement credited to one […]

The Sokoto state government has warned residents to avoid making statements capable of frustrating its efforts to end insecurity in the state.

Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu On Security, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), gave the warning in a statement issued on Monday.

The warning comes in the wake of a statement credited to one Basharu Altine Guyawa who sought to create an impression that the government has not been living up to its responsibility iqn the area of security.

According to the statement, this type of comment can discourage people from appreciating what the government and security operatives have been doing to end insecurity in the state.

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“As the Governor always says, the issue of security is a collective one, the government alone cannot provide security without the contribution and support of the citizenry.

“Therefore, our people should avoid sensationalizing and politicizing insecurity, rather they should support the government in its effort to find lasting solutions to our security challenges.

“The government will not condone any attempt by any individual or group to frustrate its efforts or distract it in this regard.

“The state government in collaboration with security agencies have been working assiduously to restore peace, particularly in the eastern part of the state which has been facing security challenges.

“The government, recently facilitated a joint operation in the area which recorded tremendous success as many identified bandits’ hideouts were destroyed and several bandits killed in the process. Additionally, Tens of kidnap victims were also rescued during the operation.

“The government has also maintained unending financial and logistics support to security agencies in the state. It even restored their monthly allowances which was hitherto stopped by the immediate past administration. The Gov Ahmed Aliyu led government has so far donated hundreds of patrol vehicles and motorcycles to our security agencies since inception.

“Other measures taking to fight insecurity in the state, include creating a platforms where security operatives, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders meet regularly and share ideas on how best to tackle our security challenges and Alhamdulillah the impact of their meeting is manifesting in our community because there is drastic reduction in attacks in the state.

“Ironically, Guyawa who is the convener of the Movement for Social Justice in Nigeria has in Febraury conferred award of excellence on his Excellency, Gov Ahmed Aliyu in recognition of his government dedication to the maintenance of peace and security in the state.

“During the presentation of the award at the government house, Sokoto, Guyawa admitted that, the state government had provided all the necessary intervention, which is yielding positive results in the fight against insurgency,” the statement concluded.