Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has
cautioned politicians not to toy with security-related matters, saying that
negative reactions from states can undermine the efforts of the federal
government in securing the nation.
He described the declaration of Zamfara as a ”no-fly zone”
as a well-thought-out security strategy by the National Security Council that
will help to overcome security challenges not only in Zamfara but other
neighbouring states.
Reacting to the declaration, the governor, who spoke to
journalists at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, noted that
politicians should at least wait and see how the strategy will work before
making comments that are capable of undercutting the efforts of security
services to keep the country safe.
Ganduje’s comments, which were contained in a statement
issued by the state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba,
Saturday, further observed that the measure would aid in cutting suspected
logistics supply and evacuation of the nation’s natural resources particularly
gold.
“The issues of security should be beyond partisan
considerations. I do not see anything political in declaring the no-fly zone in
Zamfara State. It is purely based on security and intelligence report that
there are suspicious criminal activities going on there.
The area has abundant natural resources, particularly gold
and there is this suspicion the helicopters that venture into the forest and
mining areas are being used to transport food and other supplies to the bandits
including weaponry,” he said.
He said that what the country needed now were concerted
efforts by stakeholders to combat the scourge of kidnappings, insurgency and
banditry.
The governor said in view of the prevailing security
challenges, particularly in the North West and North East, there is the need
for a synergy between the states and the federal government to prevent the
situation from getting out of control.
He also said that a concerted approach by state governments
and the co-operation of all security agencies, traditional rulers, community
and religious leaders is urgently needed to successfully tackle and overcome security
challenges in the country.
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