Gombe Governor: Insecurity Threatens Northern Nigeria's Stability

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya stated that insecurity remains the most significant threat to the stability and development of Northern Nigeria. In a statewide broadcast, he called for collective action to combat terrorism and criminal activities across the region.

Yahaya emphasized that security is a shared responsibility between the government, security agencies, and citizens, urging individuals to report any suspicious movements or unusual gatherings that threaten peace. He warned that without peace, sustainable development would be unattainable, noting the direct impact of insecurity on economic and social progress.

The governor commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies for their sacrifices, paying tribute to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. He called for collaboration from traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth, women’s groups, and civil society organizations to support peace-building efforts, stressing that terrorists thrive on community divisions.

Yahaya expressed support for the federal government's anti-terror campaign, as urged by President Bola Tinubu.