Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal Monday night met President Muhammadu Buhari over the rising banditry in the state.
A statement by the special adviser, media and publicity to the governor, Muhammad Bello said the Tambuwal called on the president to declare a full scale state of emergency in all areas where criminals and bandits are domiciled.
He emphasised that the state of emergency would enable the armed forces to carry out their operations without let or hindrance in all enclaves affected by the declaration.
“These operations, once conceived and ready for execution, should be carried out simultaneously in the states where the terrorists have strongholds, such as Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger and Kebbi where the criminals have hideouts,” the statement said.
The governor also called on Buhari to give premium to the deployment of more manpower to all beleaguered areas.
He advocated for the procurement of sophisticated equipment, particularly, modern technology- which use is now centered around the deployment of drones globally.
Tambuwal appealed to Buhari to consider popular opinions for the recall of retired personnel for engagement in the war against terrorists and the recruitment of more personnel in all the security services.
‘’In view of the security situation in the Sahel, which has escalated tension in the sub-region, the need to ask the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to seek extensive cooperation with the United Kingdom, France and the United States of America on security issues was also suggested by the governor.”
