President Bola Tinubu has ordered an “immediate review of security operations” in Katsina State and pledged to “strengthen the fight against banditry” with the deployment of “advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets.”
The President made the statement on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while hosting a delegation from Katsina State led by Governor Dikko Radda.
Read Also: Tinubu Recalls NTA DG, ED News, Reverses Fresh Appointments
Tinubu said the country’s security challenges were “surmountable” and assured the delegation that the Federal Government is considering establishing “state police” and upgrading “forest guards” to reinforce grassroots security.
He also stressed the need for security outfits that understand the “local terrain and culture.”
The President confirmed, “The security challenges that we are facing are surmountable. I have today directed all the security agencies to energise further and look at the strategies. We have approved the additional acquisition of drones.”
He added that his administration is reviewing all aspects of security and would holistically consider creating state police.
Join Informant Online WhatsApp Channel With Link Below: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaihFajBadmT29ufud2
To Publish Articles, News, Place Advert, Contact Informant Online With Email Link Below: informantonline.com.ng@gmail.com
