His Excellency Dr. Aliyu Ahmed, the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, was recently visited by Major General Godwin Micheal Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI. The visit is goals were to congratulate the governor on his recent victory in the general elections and to talk about the state’s security situation, especially the difficulties brought on by bandit assaults.
The GOC visited the Governor and the victims of recent bandit assaults in one of the communities in the state, expressing his condolences to them both. He gave the Governor his word that the Joint Task Force, which was under his direction, would employ all tools at its disposal to combat insecurity and bring it as low as feasible in Sokoto State. In addition, he guaranteed that the attackers would be caught and prosecuted to serve as a warning to others.
Governor Aliyu Ahmed responded by praising the Nigerian Army’s professionalism both during and after the elections. He underlined the desire of his administration to assist the 8 Division in a variety of ways, notably with logistical requirements. In his nine-point plan, the governor named reducing insecurity in Sokoto State as one of his top goals. He emphasized this commitment.
Other senior military figures, such as the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General SS Ahmed, the Garrison Commander, Brigadier General T Ahmed, and Formation Commanders, were present during the GOC’s visit. The visit was marked by a friendly environment and went off without any major problems or difficulties.
The meetings between the GOC and the Governor represent a team effort to address the security issues Sokoto State is now experiencing. It is anticipated that better measures to protect the lives and property of the populace will be the consequence of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to boosting security inside the state and the cooperation of the state government. The tour also highlights how crucial it is for military and civilian institutions to work closely together to achieve lasting peace and security in the area.