Bala Mohammed administration will continue to work in synergy with various security agencies in combating myriads of security challenges bedeviling Bauchi State
By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi
In a move to checkmate all forms of terrorism and crimes, the Bauchi State Vigilante and Youth Empowerment Agency under the commander-General of the agency, Ambassador Umar Aliyu Shayi has successfully recovered over 1,000 cows during recent raids on hideout of kidnappers at Sabon-Gida village and Mansur which shared boundaries with Gambo Deru village in Taraba State.
Shayi has also sent his condolences to families of some gallant men from the agency who lost their lives while fighting kidnappers. The deceased were Masa’udu Baka of Alkaleri local government and Sha’aban Abdullahi who were since buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Dr Umar Shayi equally pointed out the government’s readiness and dedication towards total elimination of all kidnappers and crimes in Bauchi State with aim of bringing lasting peace and prosperity across the state.
He noted a Joint Security Force to include Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bauchi State Vigilance Service and other security agents.
Dr Shayi added that the Governor Bala Mohammed administration will continue to work in synergy with various security agencies in combating myriads of security challenges bedeviling Bauchi State.
In his remarks the chairman of Alkaleri Local Government Council, Hon. Garba Hassan Bajama, emphasised that security is everybody’s business, noting that everyone must be involved.
Bajama reiterated his council’s readiness to facilitate the government’s security initiatives, urged traditional, religious leaders and community members at Gwana district to aid the Security operation.
Earlier in his response, the District Head of Gwana who doubles as Sardaunan Bauchi, Alhaji Ahmed Sani Adamu Jumba appreciated the multi-faceted approach of the Governor in fighting criminal activities in his domain.