The Zamfara State Government on Monday, convened a high-level security stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau, the State capital, as part of the renewed efforts to combat banditry and other forms of insecurity in the State.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant, Media Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Suleiman Tudu, said the strategic session, organised by the Office of the SSG, brought together heads of security agencies and key government officials.
It added that the meeting was aimed at fostering stronger synergy between the State Government, security institutions, and Federal agencies to enhance the effectiveness of the ongoing operations.
The Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada who chaired the session, which was later joined by the Deputy Governor, Mani Malam Mummuni, further demonstrating the administration’s highest political commitment to the security of the people and residents of Zamfara State.
The Statement said participants critically reviewed the current security landscape and deliberated on ten (10) new strategic recommendations proposed by the State government.
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According to the Media office of the SSG, the strategies are designed to reinforce recent successes made by security agencies in combating insecurity, and scale up operations against banditry and related criminal activities.
While addressing the stakeholders, Malam Nakwada commended the dedication and bravery of security personnel in different operations across the State.
He emphasised the importance of sustained and adaptive collaboration, noting that joint responsive strategies are key to building lasting peace and stability.
The Deputy Governor also condemned the recent spate of attacks in some communities, expressing the government’s deep grief and solidarity with the victims and relations.
The statement read: “On behalf of the Zamfara State Government, I extend our heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones and sympathise with those who suffered losses. Let me reassure you that this administration will not relent until Zamfara is restored as a peaceful and habitable state for all,” he assured.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
