Governors in Nigeria’s North-West have reaffirmed a unified and uncompromising stance against insecurity, declaring that they will no longer engage in any form of negotiation with bandits as part of renewed efforts to restore peace in the region.
The position was reiterated by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, during the commissioning of the Twelve point Si Billion Naira Yandaki–Shinkafi–Kofar Sauri Road project in Katsina State.
Aliyu said the North-West governors are collectively committed to confronting criminal elements head-on, stressing that peace cannot be achieved through dialogue with armed groups.
He explained that state governments across the region are increasing investments in security infrastructure and strengthening collaboration with security agencies to dismantle bandit networks and end persistent violence in affected communities.
Aliyu also urged residents to support security efforts by remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activities, warning that bandit operations often rely on local collaborators.

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