From Ibrahim Goronyo, Sokoto
Sokoto State government has expressed readiness to render the necessary support and assistance required by the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to rid the state of banditry.
The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Gobir stated this while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Sokoto.
Alhaji Gobir said it was inline with Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s commitment to address insecurity in the state
The Director of Press, Deputy Governor’s Office, Garba Muhammad said Gobir assured that government would not relent in its efforts toward ensuring that peace is restored across the state.
The deputy governor expressed satisfaction with the cordial working relationship between the state government and all security agencies operating in the state
Earlier, Abubakar said his visit is aimed at assessing the readiness of 119 Composite Unit.
The chief of air staff assured of their readiness to work assiduously with other security agencies to get rid of banditry in the North-West and the country at large.
Air Marshall Hassan vowed that the days of bandits are numbered as they would be pursued wherever they may be.
He said air strikes against bandits have increased in recent days, pointing out that 23 bandits were neutralised yesterday through air strike at Shiroro.
He acknowledged the efforts of the state government in the provision of some structures for the smooth operation of NAF at Sultan Abubakar The Third International Airport, Sokoto.
The chief of air staff condoled the family and people of the state over the death of the district head of Gatawa in the hands of bandits.
According to him, the unfortunate incident has confirmed the need for all hands to be on deck to get rid of the criminals.
