Sokoto NUJ Decries High Level of Insecurity

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, on Sunday urged the government at all levels to take pragmatic step in a view to arresting the deteriorating security situation in the country.

In a communique issued and signed by the Chairman of the Union, Isa Shuni, and Secretary, Abubakar Imam, at the end of its congress held at press centre in Sokoto at the weekend, the Union stated that the security situation in the country and the state in particular is a matter of concern, and therefore urged the government to take concrete step to arrest it.

The union observed with dismay the risen insecurity, especially in the eastern part of the state and some neighbouring communities in Kebbi and Zamfara States, and tasked the security agencies to step up the fight against banditry.

 

According to the statement, the call was against the backdrop of the recent observation of well-armed criminals roaming some communities in Isa Local Government Area during the rerun elections recently conducted in Sokoto State unabated despite the presence of security formations in the area.

During the meeting, members expressed dismay over how bandits still hold some communities in Isa to ransom despite the ongoing peace deal initiated by the state government.

The Union, however, tasked security agencies to use all their might against enemies of peace and their collaborators in the state.

While stressing the importance of community policing in maintaining peace and order, the Sokoto NUJ,  however, cautioned against the proliferation of regional security outfits which could be detrimental to national security.

It also commended the state government for the implementation of N30,000 minimum wage, urging it to hasten the resolution  to all identified problems.

The NUJ, therefore, appealed to the state government to also implement enhanced allowances to members.

At the meeting, members were admonished to abreast themselves with the modern journalism techniques and be more professional and apolitical in discharging their responsibilities.