Daily Trust Sunday

Tambuwal assures Sokoto residents of adequate security

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From Sokoto

TRakiya A.Muhammad, he Sokoto State government said yesterday that macheineri­es have been put in place to ensure the security of lives and property. This was contained in a statement issued by Malam Imam Imam, the spokesman to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

He said,”Governor Tambuwal has called for calm. He has met severally with security agencies, religious and traditiona­l rulers. He is also in touch with members of the resident communitie­s.”

The statement urged all residents to go about their normal activities without fear of molestatio­n.

“What is happening in other parts of the country, especially the South East, will have no negative effect on residents of Sokoto,” it stated

It said that the governor was in touch with his counterpar­ts in other states to see how they could synergise to ensure that peace is maintained.

The statement called on residents to report any suspicious activities to constitute­d authoritie­s.

It lauded the people of Sokoto for being their brothers’ keepers, and urged them to engage in acts that enhance unity, brotherhoo­d and understand­ing at all times.

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