Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all 44 local government councils to convene regular security meetings as part of renewed efforts to strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering and community vigilance across the state.
The directive followed a State Security Council meeting held on Thursday at Government House, Kano, and was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the governor advised that frequent security meetings at the local level had become essential to detecting early warning signs, coordinating timely responses, and improving collaboration between communities and security agencies.
The call comes amid rising security concerns, particularly after gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Faruruwa in Shanono Local Government Area earlier in the week
Yusuf identified Shanono, Tsanyawa, Tudun Wada, Doguwa, and Gwarzo as areas requiring special attention due to their exposure to emerging threats.
“We must continue to work together – from the grassroots to the state level – to safeguard lives and property,” the governor said.
He also sympathised with residents affected by recent attacks and assured them of the government’s strengthened efforts to protect all communities across the state.
