Security, Law Enforcement Agencies Capable Of Safeguarding The Country – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that security and law
enforcement agencies are capable of safeguarding the country, its
people and property.

The President stated this while responding to concerns raised by
a delegation of Zamfara Advocacy Group on Monday in Abuja.

I assure you, I get daily reports from people in the field and
traditional rulers. I also meet regularly with the leadership of
the security agencies, and they have been directed to deploy their
personnel to secure the society, President Buhari said.

He said the military and the police have been taking drastic
measures to check the activities of some local elements threatening
the peace of the communities, including preventing farmers from
going to their farms.

Describing as unfortunate the failure of local leadership in
intelligence- gathering, the President enjoined community and
traditional leaders to monitor closely the activities of people in
their domain with a view to assisting law enforcement agencies to
secure the communities.

Commending the new governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle,
for being proactive in addressing the security challenges, the
President urged royal fathers to go back to their cultural
roles.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Usman Balarabe, while
congratulating President Buhari on his re-election, said the
situation in Zamfara remains dire, citing increased attacks,
deaths, injuries and displacements.

“We are here because we believe Mr President and his
administration can put in place solid measures to bring about peace
and security and also mitigate the endemic poverty that has made
this region one of the poorest in the world,” he said.

The delegation, which also included the wife of the governor of
Kaduna State, Asia Mohammed Ahmed, and renowned journalist, Kadaria
Ahmed, called for greater collaboration among stakeholders;
securing the borders; and permanently situating a major military
presence in the State, among other suggestions.

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