Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has urged all security agencies to maintain the existing peace in the state, saying government will support security personnel.
Governor Buni disclosed this yesterday during a security council meeting at the Government House, Damaturu.
According to him, the review would strengthen Yobe’s security strategies, assess emerging challenges and reinforce ongoing efforts toward maintaining peace and safety across the state.
Represented by his deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, Buni emphasised that the forum provided an opportunity to critically evaluate security developments and take proactive measures to ensure the protection of lives and property.
He appealed to citizens to continue supporting the security agencies with credible information and cooperation, stressing that peace and security are collective responsibilities.
Buni commended the security chiefs for their dedication and synergy, noting that their consistent collaboration has contributed immensely to the relative peace being enjoyed in the state.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command and the special adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd), highlighted key resolutions reached and reaffirmed the government’s determination to sustain the current tempo of security operations.
The governor also commended the State Committee on Drug Abuse Control for its achievements in combating drug-related crimes and promoting social stability.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that Yobe remains a peaceful, secure, and progressive state, praying for continued peace across the state, region and the nation at large.
LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered that the meeting had in attendance senior government officials, including the Permanent Secretary Administration and General Services, Permanent Secretary Cabinet and Political Affairs, and heads of military and paramilitary formations such as the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Immigration Service and NDLEA.
