- Governor Ahmed Aliyu has confirmed a deepened partnership between the Sokoto State Government and the Federal Government to intensify operations against banditry and restore peace to volatile areas.
- During a Sallah visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, the Governor highlighted the continued logistical support being provided to both conventional security agencies and the newly established State Community Guard Corps.
- Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar officially endorsed the administration’s security and development efforts, calling on residents to cooperate with security personnel and pray for their protection.
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending the persistent security challenges facing the state through a unified front with federal authorities.
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking during a traditional Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto at his palace on Friday, March 20, 2026, the Governor emphasized that “synergy” is the cornerstone of the current strategy to checkmate criminal elements.
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Governor Aliyu noted that his government is not only relying on federal forces but is also heavily investing in local intelligence and response through the State Community Guard Corps.
He stressed that public cooperation is the missing link in many security operations, urging citizens to provide timely information to the gallant personnel deployed to the front lines.
“We need to pray fervently for Allah’s protection for our security personnel who are checkmating the activities of bandits in volatile areas,” Aliyu added.
The Governor also used the occasion to advocate for inclusive governance, promising to maintain an “open-door policy” to ensure the aspirations of the Sokoto people are met.
He further commended Islamic clerics for their educational role during the Ramadan period and urged them to continue promoting the core principles of peace and unity across the nation.
In his remarks, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar expressed the Sultanate Council’s full support for the Governor’s developmental and security initiatives.
The monarch specifically praised the bravery of security agencies currently safeguarding lives and property in the North-West, a region that has struggled with kidnappings and cattle rustling for years.
The visit concluded with a luncheon at the palace, signaling a strong alliance between the state’s political and traditional leadership in the face of regional threats.
