Under matters of urgent public importance, Bauch state assembly majority leader Tijjani Muhammad Aliyu draw the attention of the House, the State Government as well as security agencies on the emergence of Sara Suka in Azare Town.
According to him, this is a new trend in Azare as they never had Sara Suka thugs before, The member narrated the genesis of Sara Suka in Azare which he said started from youth hangouts and joints in which different groups engaged in attack and counter-attack whenever they have disagreements.
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He added that If it is left unchecked, it will grow to the extent that people of the town will be attacked by the thugs.
The Member explained that the thugs are known and are traceable, therefore called on the government to direct security agencies to take action against them. He also called on the people of Azare to form community-based security committees to fight the thugs and secure their areas because government and Security agencies can’t take care of everything.
Tijjani Aliyu further advised that the Committees should meet with security agencies and work together to safeguard their communities.
The lawmaker linked the rise in thuggery in Bauchi North to poverty because the zone is most hit by poverty according to reports.
According to the Majority Leader, there is a lot of youth without a job, and now the government ban Achaba.
“There is fear that the youth who lost their jobs to the Acaba ban may engage in thuggery and other nefarious activities. The teaming unemployed youth hanging out everywhere is so scary. An idle mind is a devil workshop. The government should provide other job opportunities for them. I also call on the government to take decisive action against the emerging security threat in the area.” He said.
Commenting on the motion, Speaker Abubakar Y Suleiman said that the motion is very important and there is a need for all concerned to take decisive action.
“Sara Suka was hitherto known in Bauchi Metropolis but now spread to Azare, who knows where is next? Therefore a decisive action must be taken.” The Speaker said.
Also contributing, Hon. Jamilu Umaru Dahiru (Bauchi Central Constituency) commended the majority leader for moving the motion which he said is very important. He narrated how Sara Suka groups attack people and households confidently without fear in Bauchi.
Hon. Jamilu feared that if something is not done, the thugs can takeover all constituencies.
On providing jobs to the youth as one of the solutions, he recalled that last year he moved a motion for the creation of more vocational schools in the State to train youth on various occupations and skills to create job opportunities.
He added that security committees popularly known as ‘Yan Kwamiti are true patriots who work day and night to provide security for their communities without being paid.
“They need little logistics. They should be supported by all. The thugs fear the Committee the most. They should be assisted and guided so that they won’t exceed their limits.” The member opined.
Hon. Bakoji Aliyu Bobbo (Chiroma Constituency) said the motion needs special attention so that people will live in peace as especially at a time when places like Misau LG faced security problem. According to him the thugs spare no one when they come out for their operation.
Hon Bobbo also advised that the house should have a law to standardize security committees popularly known as ‘Yan Kwamati in all parts of the state. Members of the Communities including civil servants and wealthy individuals should be made to take care of the needs of the Committees by donating money and logistics.
On the ban of achaba which is alleged to be one of the causes of Sara suka, Hon. Bobbo advised that ban on achaba should be relaxed and regulations should be made on how it will be controlled to avoid its negative effects.
According to him, youth have become jobless because they sold everything they have and bought motorcycles for Acaba and now it is banned. This may lead them to be thinking otherwise including crimes.
