Sokoto Unleashes N1.7bn Security Boost, Buys 1,000 Motorcycles to Tackle Banditry

The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759 billion for the purchase of 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and combat banditry across the state.

The approval was granted at the sixth regular meeting of the State Executive Council, chaired by Deputy Governor Idris Muhammad Gobir.

New Motorcycles to Support Security Agencies

The motorcycles are expected to improve the mobility of security personnel, particularly in communities and difficult-to-access areas affected by bandit attacks.

The Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Abubakar Bawa, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Sokoto.

The new vehicles will complement 62 armoured vehicles valued at N27 billion, which the state government recently procured and distributed to security agencies.

The government said the measures are aimed at strengthening security operations and improving the ability of personnel to respond to threats.

Council Approves More Projects

The Executive Council also approved funding for projects in education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply and vocational training.

Among the approvals is N723.17 million for the renovation of Government Technical College, Runjin Sambo, while N498.99 million was approved for the rehabilitation of A.A. Raji Special School.

The College of Nursing Sciences will receive N489.32 million for Phase I renovation, while N229.36 million was approved for renovating male and female hostels at the College of Basic and Remedial Studies.

In agriculture, the council approved N174.64 million to renovate staff quarters and upgrade the perimeter fence at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Wurno.

Another N133.67 million was approved for the construction of a perimeter fence at Wamakko Primary Health Centre.

Women, Water Supply Get Attention

The government also approved N93.88 million for the purchase of learning equipment for 46 women’s vocational centres spread across the state’s 23 local government areas.

For the water sector, N90.208 million was approved for PVC pipes and plumbing fittings needed to maintain 142 semi-urban water supply schemes across the state.

The latest approvals highlight the state government’s dual focus on strengthening security while investing in education, healthcare, vocational training and basic infrastructure.