Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has called for collective efforts from all segments of society to combat banditry in the state.

The governor made the call during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at his palace.

Governor Aliyu highlighted the progress made by his administration in the fight against insecurity, attributing the successes to the renewed commitment of the state government and security agencies.

He said the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps, recently established by his government, is playing a crucial role in assisting conventional security forces in securing the state.

The governor commended traditional institutions for their role in curbing banditry and called for its sustainance.

Gov Aliyu also reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for Islamic propagation in the state and lauded wealthy individuals in the state for establishing Ramadan feeding centers in their communities to support the less privileged.

Aliyu praised Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar for his contributions to Islamic propagation and called for continued support and advice from the revered traditional ruler.

Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar commended Governor Aliyu for his various intervention programmes, particularly his support for orphans, the needy, the physically challenged, and Islamic scholars in the state.

He praised
government’s ongoing infrastructural development and urged the governor to sustain the initiatives for the benefit of the people.

(Editor: Ken Eseni)