In a bid to combat banditry in the Tureta Local Government Area and neighboring villages, the Sokoto State Government has approved the construction of the Tureta-Gidan Kare road, aiming to make bandits’ dens more accessible to security forces.
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu made this announcement during his visit to Tureta Local Government on Monday, as part of his state-wide tour of the 23 local government areas.
He explained that the new road will provide security agencies with easier access to the forests where bandits have been hiding.
“As a government, we are dedicated to ensuring that our local communities are safe and free from any security challenges. We are prepared to spend every last kobo to guarantee the safety of lives and property in our state,” the governor declared. “We are deeply troubled by the acts of banditry in our state, and we are taking additional measures to end this menace, Insha Allah.”
Governor Aliyu also called on local residents for their continued support and prayers to help achieve these security goals.
In addition to the road construction, the governor pledged to implement other development projects in the area, including the construction of feeder roads, water projects, the renovation of the Jumuat Mosque, and the installation of 250 solar-powered streetlights.
Governor Aliyu’s tour also included visits to Dange Shuni, Bodinga, and Silame Local Government Areas, where he announced the launch of various infrastructure projects such as feeder roads, solar-powered streetlights, waterworks, and the renovation of Jumuat Mosques and health facilities.
Query:
But, with the Sokoto State Government’s plan to construct the Tureta-Gidan Kare road to curb banditry, questions arise about the potential impact of this move.
Could this road inadvertently facilitate the bandits’ activities by making their hideouts more accessible, possibly aiding their movement?
Wouldn’t a more strategic approach involve collaborating with security agencies to track and apprehend these criminals?
These are critical questions that demand answers as the government seeks to address the banditry crisis in the region.
