Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Abuja on Tuesday to reaffirm his administration's commitment to fighting banditry. The meeting took place at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, Sokoto. Aliyu pledged sustained logistical and financial support to security agencies operating in the state. He described collaboration between state and federal security organs as critical to restoring peace in communities affected by armed attacks. The governor acknowledged ongoing challenges but expressed confidence in the improved security architecture. No new initiatives or figures were disclosed during the visit.
A governor flying to Abuja to pledge support to the IGP is politics, not strategy. Ahmed Aliyu has made similar promises before, yet bandit attacks persist in Sokoto's rural districts. Without measurable action on the ground, such meetings serve more as photo opportunities than solutions. For residents in Isa and Goronyo, the real test remains safety, not statements.
