Sokoto State Allocates N1.59 Billion for Security Vehicles

The Sokoto State Government has earmarked N1,592,250,000 for the procurement of 30 Toyota Hilux vans to enhance the operational capabilities of security agencies in combating banditry and other criminal activities. This announcement was made following the 8th Regular State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu.

The new vehicles supplement over 200 Hilux vans and 62 armored vehicles previously acquired to support security operations in the state. Additionally, the council approved a bill for the Sokoto State Banditry Special Prohibition Law, 2026, aimed at penalizing armed bandits.

Other financial approvals included the procurement of 10 Mitsubishi Canter vans for N776,340,000 and two more Toyota Hilux vans for N122 million. The council also sanctioned various infrastructure projects, including renovations at educational institutions and the construction of a storey administrative block at Aliyu Magatakarda College of Technology and Advanced Studies.