BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto.
Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has donated ten million naira to the 66 abducted persons from the state who were recently rescued.
Wamakko, who also donated a Hilux van to each of the security formations in the eight local government areas of Sokoto East Senatorial District where the rescued abductees were from said it was to complement the initial 100,000 naira and a bag of rice, millet and corn given to each of the 66 persons by the Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu.
Senator Wamakko further expressed satisfaction with the governor’s performance in delivering of dividends of democracy since his election and affirmed that Sokoto has truly made a wise choice in Ahmed Aliyu.
“Before the election, I know how many people were speaking against the choice of Ahmed Aliyu as our candidate in the APC, but I am happy today that all those criticizing our candidate then, are now surprised at the level of good governance being witnessed in Sokoto,” Wamakko submitted.
Speaking earlier, Governor Aliyu said those rescued from the den of bandits include 52 persons from Gundumi forest and Isa and another 14 from Gudu and Tangaza local government areas of Sokoto State.
According to the governor, the day marked yet another milestone in their collective efforts towards ending banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state.
“From the report I received, 52 were first rescued on Friday from Gundumi forest in Isa Local Government Area and another 14 on Saturday at Tangaza and Gudu Local Governments respectively.
“This is indeed, a commendable effort by the security agencies especially, the Operation Hadarin Daji.
“As you are aware, our continued commitment towards fighting banditry and all other forms of crimes in the state was further demonstrated recently when we assisted security agencies with 70 operational utility vehicles which include Hilux and Buffalos brands.
“And to further demonstrate our commitment to security of lives and property of the people of the state, the State Assembly recently passed the bill for the establishment of community guards in the state”.
While urging the religious leaders in Sokoto state to continue to pray for the peace and progress of the state, Governor Aliyu also appealed to communities to share valuable information with their leaders and security agencies.
He said, “We will not relent until we ensure that Sokoto is safe, secure and put on the path of economic prosperity.
In his appeal for effective collaboration and timely information from the locals, the Garrison Commander ,8 Division, Nigeria Army, Brigadier General Alex Tawasini, who led the rescue team of Operation Hadarin Daji praised the gallantry of the officers and men, saying the Nigeria security agencies are on their toes to ensure a peaceful and secure country for all.
Brig Gen Tawasini told the Sokoto State governor that they were there present to him the 66 abductees that were rescued in their continuing efforts to sanitize the forests around the general areas of Gundumi.
“We want to ensure that Sokoto state and its environs remains safe for all as we promised”, Brig Gen Tawasini assured.
