Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has cautioned critics and public affairs commentators against politicising security matters, stressing that such actions were detrimental to the peace and stability of the state.
The Governor issued the warning in Silame Local Government Area, while concluding the first round of condolence visits to communities affected by recent bandit attacks.
“Security issues are very sensitive and fragile, and must be handled with utmost care,” Aliyu stated.
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He added that the government would no longer condone a situation, where individuals hide under the guise of criticism or public commentary to undermine efforts aimed at restoring lasting peace in the state.
The Governor reaffirmed that both the state government and security agencies were working tirelessly to strengthen security, noting that these efforts are gradually yielding positive results.
Aliyu also expressed concern over the activities of some rural residents, who serve as informants to bandits, thereby aiding insecurity in their communities.
He revealed that a bill would soon be presented before the State Assembly to prescribe stiff penalties for anyone found guilty of aiding banditry.
He, therefore, called on all citizens to support the government’s security initiatives by providing credible information to law enforcement agencies, emphasising that the fight against insecurity is a collective responsibility requiring the active participation of everyone.
Governor Aliyu further disclosed that his administration had provided necessary logistics and support to security agencies, to enhance their operations, assuring that the government would not relent in sustaining such support.
During the visit to Silame Local Government, families of the 33 victims killed in the recent bandit attack received N2 million and five bags of rice each. In total, N66 million and 165 bags of rice were distributed to the affected families in the area.
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