Sokoto Establishes Security Outfit To Tackle Insecurity

Sokoto Establishes Security Outfit To Tackle Insecurity

On Thursday, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State endorsed the bill establishing the Sokoto Community Guard Corps, which had been approved by the state House of Assembly on December 21.

During the signing ceremony at the Government House, the governor explained that the initiative was conceived to bolster the efforts of the administration led by President Bola Tinubu in ensuring ample security for the citizens.

He clarified that the establishment of the community guards corps was not intended to compete with the police force.

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Aliyu said, “The signing into law of this Sokoto Community Guard Corps is a very important milestone in the lives of this administration.

“As we are all aware, Sokoto State is facing insecurity, especially banditry, thereby destabilising the peaceful nature the state is known for.

“Indeed, we pledge to do everything humanly possible to maintain peace and security in the state. The creation of this security guard corps is geared towards supplementing the efforts of conventional security outfits to protect the lives and property of the people, especially at the grassroots.

“Let me say here clearly that the community guard corps is not Sokoto police; it is not a force created by the Sokoto State government.”

The governor added, “Security agencies, please you should know that they are not your rivals; they are there to assist you, to give you all necessary support and information from their localities.

 “Let me, at this junction, reiterate our administration’s commitment in the area of security to ensure the protection of lives and property of the people of the state.”

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