From Yarima Haruna,Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has handed over land to a contractor for the construction of a new Police Mobile Force base in Zuru.
The brief ceremony, held at a strategic location in Zuru, was performed by the Emir of Zuru, His Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III The land was received on behalf of the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police by Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Abubakar Umar Ambursa.
The project fulfils Governor Idris’s pledge during his recent visit to Zuru and follows his directive two weeks ago for security agencies to restrategise for a results-oriented security architecture across the state.
Speaking at the event, Emir Sanusi Sami Gomo III commended the Governor’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He noted that while banditry affects many parts of Nigeria, the Kebbi State Government has consistently provided vehicles , financial and logistics support to security agencies.
“This mobile base will complement ongoing efforts by other security agencies to tackle armed banditry in the seven local government areas of Kebbi South,” the Emir said.
He also urged residents to continue to support government programmes and to pray for divine intervention on the security challenges.
present at the ceremony were the Chairman of Zuru LGA, Alhaji Muhammad Bala Isah, government officials, and APC leadership .