Eid-el-Kabir: Bandits, kidnappers are godless elements – Tambuwal

Story from Ankeli EMMANUEL, Sokoto

The Governor of Sokoto State, His Excellency, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has decried the rate at which insecurity is posing disturbing threats to agriculture as well as the nation’s socio-economic activities.

He stated this in his Sallah broadcast on Tuesday to the people of the State and Nigerians at large.

Tambuwal stressed that acts of banditry and kidnapping have not only led to the death of many but have also sacked many more from their ancestral homes and communities.

“Acts of banditry and kidnapping by recalcitrant and godless elements have killed, sacked and pillaged our communities and disrupted our socio-economic stability. Hostage takers have inhibited our highways, threatening agricultural activities and the flow of our business and economy,” he said.

The Governor, however, appealed to all and sundry to continue to support security agencies with information and prayers.

Tambuwal while divulging that his government isn’t relenting in the continued efforts towards tackling pockets of insecurity in parts of the state, assured that they will sustain their support for the security agencies working in Sokoto.

“In response to the current state of insecurity, we have not relented in our efforts to tackle the situation, through sustained support to security agencies. And even though alarming attacks persist in our communities, our collaboration has recorded successes in capturing and containing bandits and kidnappers in our state,” the Governor said.

Explaining why Nigerians must continue to love one another, Tambuwal said, “As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, I enjoin us all, to imbibe the spirit of brotherhood and all the virtues that are symbolised by this holy season.

“It is a time to cleanse our hearts and the intentions of our acts, for the sole purpose of securing the reward from the Almighty and the benefit of society. I wish to appreciate the cooperation of the traditional institution and supplications of the Ulama, under the guidance of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto.

“The value and efficacy of prayers cannot be overemphasised, especially in this period of an important act of worship,” the Governor said.

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