Umar Abdullahi 
Sokoto State government has expressed its readiness to render all the necessary support and assistance required by the Nigerian Air Force in its operation to rid the state of bandits State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir stated this while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar, who paid him a courtesy call at the council Chamber, Government House, Sokoto.
Earlier, Abubakar said his visit was aimed at assessing Onyekachi Eze ABUJA Former Inspector-General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro has stressed the need for building a nation that stands for justice, equity and love for all irrespective of race, politics, religion and personal interests.
Okiro, who is also the Board Chairman of JusticeNOW International, however, advised Nigerians not the readiness of the 119 Composite Unit in the state.
Gobir, according to a statement issued by Garba Mohammed, Director Press Deputy Governor’s office, Sokoto State, stated that the support is in line with Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto’s commitment to do whatever possible to address the problem of insecurity in the state.
He assured that the government would not relent in its effort towards ensuring that peace is restored across the state. The Deputy Governor expressed satisfaction with the cordial work existing between the state government and all the security Agencies operating in the state.
Similarly, the Chief of Air staff assured of the Air force readiness to work assiduously with other security Agencies to get rid of bandits and banditry activities in the North-West and the country at large. Abubakar vowed that the days of bandits are numbered as they would be pursued wherever they maybe.
He said Air strikes against bandits have increased in recent days, pointing out that 23 bandits were neutralised recently through Air strike at Shiroro.
He acknowledged the efforts of the state government for the provision of some structures for the smooth operation of the Nigerian Air force at the Sultan Abubakar the third International Airport, Sokoto.
He used the opportunity to condole the family and people of the state over the death of the District head of Gatawa in the hands of bandits. According to him, the unfortunate incident has further confirmed the need to put all hands on deck to get rid of the criminals.
