The administration of Sokoto State is set to introduce a new legislative measure targeting individuals who provide support to bandits and other criminal groups. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced this initiative during a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Aliyu stated that the draft law will be submitted to the state assembly to bolster ongoing security operations. He emphasized that informants have been a persistent obstacle to peace, often assisting criminal elements with intelligence and logistics.
“To overcome the menace of banditry, we must collectively address the informant problem,” the governor declared. He warned that his administration would not tolerate any actions that jeopardize security efforts.
In addition, Aliyu urged politicians to avoid using political discourse to incite unrest as the 2027 general elections approach. He reiterated his commitment to providing security agencies with the necessary resources to combat crime.
The governor also appealed to residents to protect public infrastructure, noting that vandalism of government projects funded by taxpayers would not be condoned.