The Chairman of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Hashimu Dantudu, has said the security situation in the area is improving significantly following the deployment of armoured vehicles procured by the state government.
Dantudu stated this on Sunday in Tsamaye Village, Sabon Birni LGA, when a state government delegation led by the State APC Leader, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, visited the community to condole with residents over the death of the local government APC Chairman, Alhaji Amadu Malale.
The council chairman said the deployment of the armoured vehicles had contributed significantly to reducing attacks and increasing the presence of security personnel in the area.
“Cases of attacks have reduced tremendously since the deployment of the armoured vehicles in the area,” Dantudu said.
He commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for procuring and deploying the vehicles, describing the initiative as a major boost to ongoing efforts to combat banditry across the state.
“We are indeed witnessing the presence of security personnel in our area more than before,” he said.
Dantudu expressed optimism that the sustained commitment of the state government to strengthening security would eventually bring banditry to an end.
He also assured the state government of the council’s continued support and cooperation with security agencies in the fight against banditry and other criminal activities.
Sabon Birni is among the local government areas in Sokoto State that have faced persistent security challenges arising from bandit attacks.
The state government recently procured 62 armoured vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles for distribution to security agencies to strengthen ongoing operations against bandits and other criminals across the state.
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