❗JIBRIN MUHAMMAD BINJI❗

My administration remains committed to the security of lives and properties of our people and that's why myself and the leader of our party in the state Distinguished Senator Aliyu Wamakko visited Sabon Birni Local Government of Sokoto to condole with the victims of banditry and the people of Sabon Birni. May Allah grant those departed eternal bliss and may He grant those who are in the hospital speedy recovery and, overcome the trauma of the ambush. It is very disturbing that these kind of things are happening here and across the nation. As those entrusted with the leadership of the people in this state, we are very worried and touched each time such incident happens. Nonetheless, we will not rest on our oars in doing the best we can to roll back this unfortunate problem. We have been doing our best to support the security operatives in the state. We have donated over 100 vehicles to all the security operatives in the state and trained about 2000 certified vigilante members. In addition, 700 motorcycles have also been prepared for vigilante groups to ease their operations under the supervision of the security outfits. We also donated over 20 million naira to the victims and ready to pick the bills of those hospitalised.

2024 shall be an incredible year filled with endless opportunities and wonderful surprises. Congratulations to all of us, my fellow citizens, for reaching 2024! The year 2023 was tough, but we faced those challenges head-on. We pushed ourselves to the limits and showed incredible determination, dedication, and courage. We really have an incredible ability to bounce back and overcome any obstacles that come our way with strong faith in God. Let's keep marching forward together! Collective action and support to the nation's security operatives are some of the best ways to end insecurity in the country. Nigeria has witnessed a lot of challenges, especially in the area of security, causing a serious setback in the nation's quest for a strong and vibrant economy. Banditry is so rampant in many parts of Sokoto State, leaving many people either injured, killed, or displaced. Armed banditry has been plaguing the northern states as a source of great concern that requires urgent attention from the three tiers of government. My seven-month-old administration has recorded tremendous improvement in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality in the state. Over 100 kidnapped victims have been successfully rescued by the military as a result of the sustained support and encouragement they enjoyed from the state government. We have recently procured and distributed over 70 patrol vehicles to our security personnel with a view to making them adequately equipped to discharge their constitutional duty. I have also signed the bill for the establishment of the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps to complement the efforts of our conventional security outfits in ridding the state of banditry and other forms of criminalities. I wish Nigerians a prosperous new year. 2024 will, by the grace of God, be the end of security challenges confronting the nation. Let's all come together and work hand in hand to make Sokoto State a shining example of development and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. Together, we can achieve great things!