The Sokoto State Government has approved the construction of the Tureta-Gidan Kare road to make bandits’ dens more accessible.
This is to end banditry in the Tureta Local Government Area and other adjoining villages in the state.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the revelation during a visit to Tureta on Monday as part of his state-wide tour of the 23 local governments of the state.
He explained, “The road, when completed, will provide security agencies with easy access to the forests that serve as hideouts for bandits in the area.”
As a government, Aliyu stated that they are committed to providing all that is necessary to make the local communities safe and free from any security challenges.
The governor assured the people that they would spend their last kobo to guarantee the safety of their lives and property, saying that they are deeply concerned by the heinous acts of banditry in their dear state, and are taking further measures to end the menace, Insha Allah.
The governor called for more support and fervent prayers from the locals to achieve the set target and promised to construct feeder roads, implement water projects, renovate the Jumuat Mosque, and install 250 solar-powered streetlights in the area.
The governor also paid similar visits to Dange Shuni, Bodinga, and Silame Local Government Areas and announced the commencement of various projects, including feeder roads, the installation of solar-powered streetlights, and waterworks, and the renovation of Jumuat Mosques and health facilities.
