DIG Urges Sokoto Leaders to Combat Banditry Together

On a recent stakeholder engagement in Sokoto, Deputy Inspector General of Police Suleiman Muhammad Abdul called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and youth groups to play an active role in supporting security agencies in the fight against banditry and crime threatening the northwest region. He emphasized that security challenges cannot be overcome without the active involvement of local communities.

Abdul described Sokoto's strategic importance due to its international border with Niger Republic, making it vulnerable to cross-border crime and arms trafficking. He urged traditional rulers to strengthen grassroots intelligence networks and for religious leaders to promote peace and discourage violence among youth.

The Commissioner of Police for Sokoto State, Hayatu Usman, highlighted recent achievements, including the recovery of firearms, rescue of kidnap victims, and arrests of criminal suspects, attributing these successes to intelligence-driven operations and community support. The DIG reaffirmed the commitment to enhance security and sustain peace across Sokoto State and the wider northwest region.