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Kebbi begins plan for new police mobile force base

From The Punch · () English

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  • Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has initiated plans for a new Police Mobile Force base in Zuru to enhance security against banditry.
  • The governor formally handed over land for the project, fulfilling a commitment made during a previous visit to the area.
  • The Emir of Zuru praised the governor's commitment to security and urged residents to support government initiatives.

Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris is strengthening security measures with plans for a new Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Zuru. This initiative aims to bolster efforts against banditry and other criminal activities in the Kebbi South region. The governor symbolically handed over land for the project to the contractor during a ceremony in Zuru.

The project fulfills a commitment Governor Idris made during a recent visit to Zuru and aligns with his broader security intervention program. He has directed security agencies to review and enhance operational strategies in response to evolving security challenges across the state. The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mikaโ€™ilu Sami Gomo III, commended the governor for prioritizing residents' safety and providing essential resources to security agencies.

Governor Nasir Idris has demonstrated genuine commitment to the protection of lives and property across Kebbi State.

โ€” Emir of ZuruPraising the governor's dedication to security in the state.

"Governor Nasir Idris has demonstrated genuine commitment to the protection of lives and property across Kebbi State," the Emir stated. He noted that despite national security pressures, the Kebbi State Government consistently supports security agencies with vehicles, logistics, and financial aid. The new PMF base is expected to complement existing security efforts in tackling armed banditry and related crimes across the seven local government areas of Kebbi South. The Emir urged residents to support government initiatives and pray for lasting solutions to regional security challenges.

This mobile base will complement the efforts of other security agencies in tackling armed banditry and related crimes across the seven local government areas of Kebbi South.

โ€” Emir of ZuruHighlighting the expected impact of the new police base.
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