Sokoto unveil security plan to end banditry
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has announced a renewed security strategy aimed at decisively ending banditry across the state.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and ensuring that residents can go about their daily lives without fear.
The governor made the disclosure on Wednesday while declaring open the 17th regular meeting of the Sokoto State Executive Council, which also marked the council’s final session for 2025.
He used the occasion to outline new measures being introduced to strengthen security operations in the state.
Banditry remains one of Sokoto’s most pressing challenges, particularly in rural areas, where repeated attacks have led to loss of lives, displacement of communities, cattle rustling, kidnappings, and disruption of farming and other economic activities.
Aliyu explained that the fresh measures are designed to complement ongoing security efforts, with a strong emphasis on enhanced intelligence gathering and improved coordination among security agencies.
He noted that existing strategies were already yielding positive results.
According to the governor, his administration has consistently supported security agencies since assuming office by providing logistics, operational backing, and other critical resources to formations operating in the 13 local government areas most affected by banditry.
“Intelligence is key to checkmating criminal elements, and we are confident that these new initiatives will further strengthen our ability to tackle banditry head-on,” he said.
He stressed that security is a shared responsibility and called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information to help prevent attacks and dismantle criminal networks.
“As a government, we are ready to do all it takes to ensure that banditry becomes history in Sokoto State, but we cannot do it alone,” he added.
Aliyu also commended members of the State Executive Council for their unity and dedication, attributing the progress recorded so far to teamwork and collective responsibility.
He thanked the people of Sokoto State for their patience, prayers, and continued support, assuring them of his administration’s resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.