The Yobe state governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has received in audience the Assistant Controller General of Immigration Zone C, Sunday James with a charge on security operatives in the state to enhance border patrol against trans-border crimes.
A statement issued by the director general Press Affairs and Media to the Governor Alhaji Mamman Mohammed said Buni had while speaking during the visit in Damaturu expressed the commitments of his administration towards ensuring a lasting peace and security in the state.
The governor who commended the security agencies for their commitment and resilience in taming the insurgency and crime generally in the northeast called on them to always work in synergy and adopt the joint patrol exercise to check the infiltration of criminals into the border states.
He further called on the security agencies to liaise with traditional and community leaders to easily identify areas and persons involved in crime and criminality.
Earlier, the Zonal controller Sunday James commended Governor Buni for supporting the security agencies in the fight against crime.
“Your Excellency, l am impressed with the support rendered by your government, which has translated into the growing peace and security enjoyed across the state.
“The success recorded in the war against the insurgency and crime generally is only possible through your support,” the ACG said.