Gov. Sule made these remarks during an emergency security council meeting held on Monday in Lafia. He stated that the purpose of the meeting was to evaluate the security situation and devise solutions to address the increasing threats of kidnapping and other emerging security challenges.
“The essence of the meeting is to look at the security situation that we have seen, especially during my absence to Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj.
“It’s indeed a point of worry that we continue to see an increase in the number of kidnapping especially in Keffi, Doma, Lafia, Awe, Obi, Keana, Karu and Nasarawa Local Government Areas of the state.
“We have also seen an increase in the activities of militia terrorising innocent people, especially in areas surrounding Shegye, Katakpa, and some other villages in Toto Local Government Area.
“We have also seen some increase in the dispute especially between communities similar to the one we have seen in Udege area where a person was killed as a result of misunderstanding within the same ethnic group,” he stated.
Governor Sule emphasized zero tolerance for single ethnic group vigilantes in the state.
He thanked Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe for effectively acting as governor during his absence for the Lesser Hajj pilgrimage.
Sule expressed gratitude to security agencies for their efforts in mitigating security challenges and preventing further escalation.