Sokoto State Allocates N1.59bn for Security Vehicles
The Sokoto State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, approved a contract worth N1.592 billion for the procurement of security vehicles, awarded to Khalifa Motors Ltd. This initiative aims to complement over 200 Hilux vans and 62 armored vehicles previously distributed to security agencies.
The council also approved a bill for the Sokoto State Banditry Special Prohibition Law, 2026, designed to enhance the legal framework for addressing armed banditry in the state. The government reported positive outcomes from its collaboration with security agencies, including engagements with bandits, rescues from captivity, and recovery of rustled livestock.
In addition to the security measures, the council made several other financial approvals, including N776.34 million for 10 Mitsubishi Canter vans and N122 million for two Toyota Hilux vans, as well as various allocations for educational infrastructure improvements.
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