Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba state has said that a collective approach is the best way to effectively tackle security.
To actualise this, the people of the state need to be partners with security.
The governor who made the suggestion in a statement issued to journalists by his Special Adviser Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello, while rejoicing with Christian faithful on the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, reiterated his assurance on the provision of adequate security before, during and after the yuletide season.
Stressing that local efforts are pivotal in addressing the menace, his administration, according to him, is taking security matters seriously in the face of the fears faced by citizens.
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He noted that the newly elected local government chairmen have been adequately briefed on the roles they are to play to secure their communities.
Pledging to always work in synergy with the local units in winning the war against banditry, he enjoined citizens to always be vigilant but very confident of his administration purposeful plans to secure the state for all.
“My administration is working round the clock with all the relevant security agents to continuously monitor the situation.
Therefore, citizens can be rest assured of my admin commitment to their overall safety which I considers as my number one duty.” Kefas stated
While wishing the citizens a joyous holiday season, the governor said the security agencies would not shirk from their roles in providing the much needed surveillance and information gathering during the festive seasons.
