Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, has advocated for increased military presence in the state.
He disclosed this during a courtesy call on General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja.
According to the governor, “the purpose of his visit was to commend the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their immense support in curbing insecurity in Katsina State.”
He also stated that he was at the DHQ “to express his appreciation on the role of the AFN in curtailing criminalities,” while urging for increased military funds to let them to carry out their duty without interference.
Governor Radda also used the opportunity to intimate the CDS on the state’s own efforts in combating crime through the establishment of the State Community Watch.
The security outfit, the Governor said was drawn from amongst the youths and other committed indigenes of the state to aid the military in fighting crime.
Dr Radda observed that Katsina State shares close proximity to Niger Republic, therefore, called for increase surveillance by the military to avert security breaches.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa in his response thanked the governor for visiting.
He reassured the governor of the Military’s commitment to fighting insecurity in the State and every other part of the country.
General Musa also praised the governor for his efforts in establishing the state security force.
This, he stated, “will go a long way toward curbing the menace,” and he urged other governments to follow suit.
He went on to say that if additional states embrace the idea of having their own security forces, it will help to ease the fight against crime in Nigeria.
The Defence Chief also stated that states and the military must work together to address insecurity in the country.
