Gombe governor seeks support from Nigerians against insecurity

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Gov Yahaya of Gombe

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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on Nigerians to support efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.

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Yahaya made the appeal on Sunday while receiving Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar III, the Emir of Gombe, on Sallah homage in Gombe.

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“Peace is key to societal development,” Yahaya said, stressing the need for collective support to promote peace and end insecurity in Nigeria.

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He urged Nigerians to cooperate with security agencies, noting that public support is crucial for intelligence gathering to combat the country’s security challenges.

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“Security should not be left to agencies or the government alone. It is a collective responsibility of all citizens,” Yahaya added.

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Citing recent bandit attacks in Bauchi communities, he decried the resulting displacement of several people now taking shelter in Gombe.

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Yahaya praised Gombe residents for ensuring peaceful coexistence, which he said allowed his administration to execute several projects for the people’s benefit.

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“I urge residents to maintain peace, strengthen vigilance, and support all efforts to make the state secure for everyone,” he said.

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Shehu-Abubakar, for his part, urged the public to sustain the prevailing peace, noting that Gombe State’s harmony persists despite diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds.

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The Emir commended Yahaya for implementing people-oriented projects and fulfilling his campaign promises to the residents.

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