Inuwa, Army  Vow to Sustain Gombe’s Peace Through Stronger Partnership

Inuwa, Army  Vow to Sustain Gombe’s Peace Through Stronger Partnership

By Auwal Ahmad

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, Major General WM Dangana, on Wednesday pledged to deepen collaboration between the state government and the military to preserve the state’s relative peace and strengthen security across the region.

The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by Major General Dangana to the Government House in Gombe as part of his familiarisation tour following his recent appointment.

Speaking after the meeting, Mr Yahaya said peace and security remained the foundation for development, stressing that his administration would continue working closely with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to safeguard lives and property.

The governor said stronger collaboration among security agencies had become increasingly important as political activities gather momentum across the country.

“We must continue to work together and deepen our synergy in our collective responsibility of providing robust security for our people. Everything revolves around peace and security. Despite the increasing political activities, Gombe State will remain the peaceful state it has always been,” Mr Yahaya said.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the military and other security agencies through the provision of operational logistics to improve their effectiveness and boost the morale of personnel.

Governor Yahaya also commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their sacrifices in tackling insurgency, criminality and other security challenges, describing their efforts as vital to national peace and stability.

He expressed confidence that the existing relationship between the Gombe State Government and the Nigerian Army would be further strengthened under the leadership of Major General Dangana.

Earlier, the new GOC said his visit was part of a familiarisation tour of military formations under the 3 Division following the recent redeployment of senior officers in the Nigerian Army.

Major General Dangana said the division is responsible for military operations across Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba states, adding that the tour would enable him to assess operational activities within the command.

The senior military officer said he was encouraged by the security situation in Gombe, describing the state as relatively peaceful.

“I came to see the state of formations under my purview and I am particularly pleased to observe that Gombe State remains relatively peaceful and secure. We also had a warm, pleasant and fruitful discussion with His Excellency,” he said.

Major General Dangana commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for the support his administration has consistently provided to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, saying the cooperation had contributed to maintaining peace in the state.

“I must commend His Excellency for the support and cooperation he has consistently extended to our troops here in Gombe. It is my commitment to build on the peace and security already recorded and to further strengthen our collaboration with the state government in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all,” the army commander said.