By Muslim Lawal
Bauchi state government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the activities of peace and security committee in the state as part of effort to encourage such initiatives.
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed disclosed this when he received members of the committee who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Bauchi.
The governor who thanked members of the committee for their selfless service to humanity, assured them of government’s support in order to ensure that security is maintained in the state.
Governor Bala Mohammed while sympathizing with the committee over attack in its office in Bauchi metropolis, said security agencies will identify those who involved in the act so as to serve as deterrent to others.
“Government and even please knows what you are doing in the maintenance of peace and security in the society especially assisting security agencies in information gathering and community reconciliation among others.”
“The Government is taken very strong measures in the short medium and long term to ensure the activities of the peace and security committee is further strengthened and government will continue to encourage them to contribute to the peace and security of the state.”
Represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House Bauchi, Dr Ladan Salihu, the governor pledged continued support to security agencies and other local security volunteers as a measure to overcome and tackle security challenges across the state.
Earlier, the Chairman of the group, Sani Yakubu said despite attack in its office, the committee will not relent in working against all forms of criminal activities and social vices in the society.
The Chairman said the attack has ginger the morale of the members of the peace and security committee to redouble effort by coming up with new plans of protecting the lives and property of the citizens.
