Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has handed over a parcel of land to a contractor for the construction of a new Police Mobile Force base in Zuru.
The governor’s Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris-Zuru, announced this in a statement on Saturday. The brief handover ceremony took place at a strategic location in Zuru and was performed by the Emir of Zuru, Muhammad Sanusi-Mika’ilu, Sami Gomo III.
Mr Idris-Zuru said the land was received on behalf of the Kebbi Commissioner of Police by Chief Superintendent of Police Abubakar Umar-Ambursa.
“The project fulfils Governor Idris’s pledge during his recent visit to Zuru and follows his directive two weeks ago for security agencies to restrategise for a results-oriented security architecture across the state,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Emir Sanusi Sami Gomo III commended the governor for his commitment to protecting lives and property. He noted that while banditry affects many parts of Nigeria, the Kebbi government has consistently provided vehicles, financial and logistical support to security agencies to combat the menace effectively.
“This mobile base will complement ongoing efforts by other security agencies to tackle armed banditry, kidnapping and other crimes in the seven local government areas of Kebbi South,” the emir said.
The governor’s aide also urged residents to continue supporting government programmes and to pray for divine intervention on security challenges. (NAN)