The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has sought for closer ties with traditional rulers and security agencies to deal with the security challenges in the state.
Although the meeting was held behind closed–doors, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, told reporters that several resolutions were reached between the governor and his guests for immediate action.
In a statement Aruwan signed and issued to reporters, “The emergency meeting took briefings from security agencies, chairmen of local government councils and district heads. Participants also heard from the state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and Dr Hadiza Balarabe, the Deputy Governor.
“Several resolutions were reached at the meeting for immediate action. The Governor tasked the District Heads to mobilise their communities to exercise vigilance and to support the security agencies with timely information.
“The Commissioner of Police, Umaru Muri, the Director of State Services, Idris Koya, Commandant Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, Rear Admiral Tanko Pani, Base Commander Nigerian Air Force, Group Capt HS Ahmed, and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) Kafanchan, Col. G.U Akpan, attended the emergency meeting,” the statement added.
