Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the effort of the Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu in tackling banditry in the state.
He made the commendation during a Sallah homage paid on the Governor.
He said the recent killings of some nortorious bandits’ kingpins is a clear testimony of the Aliyu-led administration to wipe out banditry in the state.
The elimination of some bandits kingpins, according to him, is a major milestone in the struggle to end banditry in the state.
He charged the Governor to maintain the tempo, assuring that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.
In his remarks, Gov. Ahmed Aliyu restated his administration’s readiness to ensure a more secure Sokoto State.
“Guaranteeing the security of lives and property of my people is the number one priority of my administration.
“We will continue to mobilize both human and material resources to protect our people,” he vowed.
Dr Aliyu commended the vice president for the Sallah homage, which he said, will go along way in solidifying the long existing brotherhood between people of Sokoto and Borno States.
