Sultan Predicts Long Battle to End Northwest Banditry.
SOKOTO—The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, stated yesterday that it would take decades to eradicate the severe security challenges in the northwest region of Nigeria. He made this declaration during the ‘Inaugural North West Peace and Security Summit’ held in Katsina.
In his address, the Sultan emphasized the urgency of confronting banditry and insurgency. He acknowledged the severe impact these issues have on people’s lives and communities, stating, “What we must do is challenge these bandits because we all know the consequences of banditry and insurgency on our lives. But it will take decades to get out of it if at all we get out of it. We all know the consequences and the problems.”
The Sultan expressed the willingness of traditional rulers in the region to work closely with security agencies and northern governors to address the threat. He highlighted the goal of the summit to develop effective strategies to minimize insurgency, allowing people to resume their normal lives and businesses.
The summit was attended by notable figures, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, governors of the seven states in the northwest geopolitical zone, service chiefs, and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun. The event underscored a collective effort to enhance peace and security in the region.
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