In a move to tackle persistent insecurity in the sub-region, Governors of the North Central geopolitical zone have agreed to launch joint security operations.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, who is also the Forum’s chairman disclosed this during an expanded State Security Council meeting held at the Government House, Lafia.
Governor Sule said the decision was reached following several meetings of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and the Northern Governors’ Forum, where security challenges were discussed extensively with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, in attendance.
He explained that the joint operations will focus on flashpoints such as Wamba, Bokkos, and border areas between Nasarawa, Benue, and Kogi states.
Governor Sule emphasised the need for proactive measures, warning that criminals fleeing intensified military operations in Borno and parts of the Northwest could relocate to Nasarawa.
He cited recent sightings of bandits converging in Sardauna Forest and Farin Tsauni, assuring that both his administration and other North Central governors are closely monitoring the situation.
The Chairman of the North Central states Governors’ Forum commended security agencies for recent efforts in responding to kidnapping incidents across Lafia, Kokona, Doma, Nasarawa-Eggon, and Wamba, urging to ensure that suspects already in custody are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.