Yobe Killing, APC NWC Visits Damaturu,Calls For Government, Security’s Synergy

By Bukar BOLORI

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has called on the government and security apparatuses (agencies) to strengthen the existing synergy to effectively fight the menace of terrorism and banditry.

Ganduje made the call on Thursday in Damaturu, while leading the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to commiserate with the government and people of Yobe state over the unfortunate recent attack on Mafa village by Boko Haram insurgents that left scores killed.

Ganduje said the NWC was in the state to identify with the government and people of the state at this trying moment of callous attack and senseless killing of innocent people.

He said: “We are part of the Yobe family, we feel the pain and sorrow suffered by the government and people of Yobe state, and we are here to condole with our brothers and sisters over this very sad incident.”

He called on the government and security agencies to strengthen the existing synergy to effectively fight the menace.

He consoled the families of the victims, expressing optimism that the state would soon come out of it by the special grace of God.

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni commended the NCW for identifying with the government and people of the state over the sad and unfortunate incident.

He said: “This visit gives us a sense of belonging, we feel cared for by the party and the leadership.

“On behalf of the government and good people of Yobe state, l thank you and appreciate you for coming.”

He assured the cooperation of his administration for improved synergy with the security agencies.

The Governor assured that the state government would continue to support the army, police, other security organisations, and the vigilante group to beef up security across the state.