Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has announced new initiatives aimed at curbing banditry in the state, expressing optimism that the measures will significantly enhance intelligence gathering and security operations.
The Governor made the announcement while declaring open the 17th Regular State Executive Council (SEC) Meeting in Sokoto on Wednesday.
He explained that the new measures complement ongoing efforts by the state government in collaboration with security agencies, which have already begun yielding positive results.
Governor Aliyu described intelligence gathering as a critical factor in checkmating the activities of bandits across the state, noting that the new strategy would strengthen this capacity.
He stated that since assuming office, his administration has consistently supported security agencies in combating banditry across the 13 local government areas affected by the menace, providing logistics and other necessary resources to strengthen their operational capacity.
The Governor emphasized the need for residents to continue supporting the government and security agencies to make Sokoto State safer.
“As a government, we are ready to do all it takes to ensure that banditry becomes history in Sokoto State. However, for us to achieve this goal, we need the support of all and sundry,” he said.
Governor Aliyu commended members of the State Executive Council for their unwavering support and contributions, which he said have led to numerous successes recorded by his administration. He urged them to sustain the momentum.
He thanked the people of Sokoto State for their continued support and prayers, assuring them of more dividends of democracy across the state.
The Governor also congratulated the newly appointed Head of the Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed, and the Senior Special Assistant on Cabinet Matters, Bande Rika, urging them to make meaningful contributions towards the realization of his administration’s 9-Point Smart Innovative Agenda.
The 17th Regular State Executive Council Meeting was the last meeting for the year 2025.
The information was contained in a press release issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa.
25th December, 2025
