Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has donated 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to enhance their capacity to combat crime and maintain stability.
Yahaya said, “As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance security in Gombe State, I am pleased to announce the donation of 50 operational vehicles to various security agencies operating within the state. This gesture is aimed at bolstering their capacity to combat crime, ensure peace, and maintain stability across our communities.”
The donation was announced during the second Gombe State Security Summit, which was held at the International Conference Center in Gombe. The summit aimed to bring together key stakeholders to discuss and propose solutions to insecurity challenges facing the state and the North-East region.
The theme of the summit is “Building a safer and more secure Gombe State: Addressing insecurity through collective action.”
Governor Yahaya emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing insecurity, saying, “To address these issues comprehensively, we must embrace collective action, requiring the cooperation of stakeholders at all levels: security agencies, traditional and community leaders, religious leaders, civil society organisations, the media, and the private sector.”
The General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Folusho Oyinola, commended Governor Yahaya for prioritizing security matters, describing Gombe as “one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.”
The summit featured presentations from experts, including Gen. Abdulrasheed Aliyu (rtd) and AIG. Zubairu Mu’azu (rtd), who discussed the role of technology and intelligence in combating security challenges and community policing in enhancing local security.
