Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called for closer collaboration between security agencies and traditional rulers to tackle emerging threats and prevent crime in the state.
Speaking at an expanded State Security Council meeting on Monday at the Government House, Bauchi, the governor said security is central to governance, urging stakeholders to adopt a preventive approach.
“Without security, there is no governance. Security agencies must work closely with our traditional rulers and local authorities to ensure effective intelligence gathering and crime prevention,” he said.
Mohammed commended security agencies for maintaining relative peace in Bauchi but warned that the state must remain vigilant against banditry, kidnapping, cross-border crimes and misinformation.
He also cautioned traditional rulers against misuse of authority, including illegal land allocations and harbouring criminals, stressing that silence in the face of crime is complicity.
The governor called for improved intelligence sharing, community engagement and inter-agency cooperation to sustain peace and stability in the state.
“Security is a shared responsibility. We must work together to ensure Bauchi does not slide into crisis. Prevention is key,” he added.
Bauchi governor seeks stronger security collaboration to curb crime
