Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Boosts Security in Gombe with 50 Operational Vehicles
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has strengthened security efforts in the state with the donation of 50 operational vehicles to security agencies.
The announcement was made during the second Gombe State Security Summit, held on Wednesday, with the theme “Building a Safer and More Secure Gombe State: Addressing Insecurity through Collective Action.”
Governor Yahaya emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance the capacity of security operatives in combating crime and maintaining peace.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing the necessary resources to ensure effective policing and safety.
Tasking the agencies with the optimal use of the vehicles, Yahaya urged them to remain steadfast in their duties to safeguard lives and property.
He highlighted the importance of synergy between security forces, community leaders, and religious institutions in tackling emerging threats.
While acknowledging Gombe’s relative stability, he pointed out prevailing security challenges such as communal clashes, farmer-herder conflicts, banditry, and kidnapping. To address these issues, the governor outlined proactive strategies, including youth empowerment, skills acquisition programs, education investments, and good governance.
“Our approach prioritizes early threat detection, regular stakeholder consultations, and swift conflict resolution. This has helped us maintain peace and stability in Gombe,” Yahaya stated.
The security summit convened key stakeholders to discuss strategies for tackling insecurity in Gombe and the Northeast region. The governor assured that insights from the event would be instrumental in shaping long-term peace initiatives.
Governor Yahaya also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s progress in combating crime and insurgency nationwide.
He expressed gratitude to National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu for his contributions to Nigeria’s security framework.
With proactive leadership and collaborative efforts, Gombe State continues to set a model for security management in Nigeria.
In a goodwill message, the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Gen. Folusho Oyinola, commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for prioritizing security matters, which he described as key to the growth and development of any society
He described Gombe as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, pointing out that “this fact is not accidental but as a result of a deliberate effort through the implementation of people-centered policies that encourage stakeholder participation in securing lives and property.”
Papers were presented by Gen. Abdulrasheed Aliyu (rtd) on ‘The Role of Technology and Intelligence in Combating Security Challenges’, and AIG. Zubairu Mu’azu (rtd) on ‘The Role of Community Policing in Enhancing Local Security: A Case Study of Northern Nigeria’ with the hope that participants would be equipped with the
knowledge and framework necessary to brainstorm and devise concrete and robust strategies for a safer Gombe, a more secure North-East, and a peaceful Nigeria.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), said the second Gombe state security summit marks a significant milestone in the administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s continuous efforts in strengthening security and stability in the state.
The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the 50 operational vehicles by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the symbolic presentation of keys to the benefiting agencies.
