We Won't Be Cowed By Security Challenges, Bagudu In A Broadcast

Ismail Adebayo, Birnin Kebbi

Governor,  Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has said the people of Kebbi State will not be cowed by the recurring security challenges in the state.

Bagudu during a special broadcast to the people of Kebbi State on Thursday said as a state, its people will not be intimidated by the obnoxious security challenges being faced now. He said, " We are uniformly committed to building a better, stronger, united and peaceful Kebbi State and Nigeria."

He enjoyed the people of the state remaining calm as the military had deployed more personnel to the state with a view to restoring peace and security in the affected areas.

He said kebbi people and the rest of  Nigerians must be commended for their dexterity to trudge on, even in the face of the daunting challenges. " I am proud of the resilience of the people of the state and the entire Nigerians" , he said.

The governor stated that the mission of his broadcast was to commiserate with the people of the state in the face of the challenges of the last few days.

He said it was regrettable that a number of security personnel and vigilantes, as well as innocent citizens, had lost their lives in the banditry attacks in part of the state.

He said," we are here once again, the executive and the legislature to unanimously express our deep condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari, Ministers of Defence and Police Affairs, IGP, and other military and security chiefs.

" We are collectively mourning our heroes and heroines, their families and families of other victims.

" We also commended the security agencies, vigilantes, and other critical stakeholders for working round the clock to protect lives and properties of the people of the state and Nigerians," he added.

He also commended the media for their reportage, charging them to always tell the truth and the heroism demonstrated by our gallant soldiers and security personnel.

Bagudu assured that the state Assembly has renewed its unflinching commitment to support the efforts of the state government to restore lasting peace to the state, including spending more money.