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<p>Abbas Yushau Yusuf</p>
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<p>Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) for what he described as their sustained commitment to improving security across the Northwest and Nigeria as a whole.</p>
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<p>The governor gave the commendation on Thursday while declaring open the Northwest State Directors of Security Services Zonal Conference held in Kano.</p>
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<p>Addressing delegates drawn from Katsina, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states, Governor Yusuf described the conference as a critical platform for security stakeholders to exchange ideas, share operational experiences and strengthen coordinated responses to emerging threats in the region.</p>
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<p>He noted that Kano, being the most populous and cosmopolitan state in the Northwest, places high priority on security and peaceful coexistence, stressing that insecurity in neighboring states inevitably affects Kano.</p>
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<p>“Kano has always placed the highest priority on security. Challenges faced by our sister states inevitably affect us as well because criminal activities cannot be confined by borders,” the governor said.</p>
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<p>Governor Yusuf cited the recent kidnapping of the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba, as an example of the growing security concerns confronting the region. He disclosed that through intelligence-led operations by security agencies, the victim was rescued and the suspects arrested on March 26, 2026.</p>
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<p>He praised the DSS and other intelligence agencies for their prompt response and professionalism, saying their efforts deserved “absolute commendation.”</p>
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<p>The governor also acknowledged the support of the Federal Government under President Tinubu, noting that the administration’s determination to secure lives and property has strengthened collective efforts against criminality.</p>
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<p>According to him, Kano State has invested significantly in upgrading security infrastructure and logistics for security agencies, including equipment earlier procured for the DSS.</p>
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<p>Governor Yusuf said the state remains relatively peaceful despite several security challenges confronting the Northwest, including banditry, farmers-herders conflicts, cyberbullying, cyberstalking and the activities of street miscreants.</p>
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<p>“I must commend the Kano State Command of the DSS for its proactive role in containing these threats and for working closely with sister security agencies to safeguard our people,” he added.</p>
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<p>The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing an enabling environment and logistical support for security agencies to effectively discharge their responsibilities.</p>
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<p>“As I formally declare this conference open, I trust that your deliberations will yield fresh ideas and practical solutions that will promote peace and socio-economic development across the region,” he said.</p>
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<p>Earlier in his remarks, the Kano State Director of the DSS, Hussaini Abubakar, said the zonal conference was convened to address security issues peculiar to the Northwest region and to strengthen collaboration among security agencies.</p>
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<p>According to him, the meeting aligns with the vision of the DSS leadership to respond promptly to emerging threats across the region.</p>
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<p>He identified major security concerns facing the Northwest as banditry, cyberbullying, illegal mining, sabotage of critical national assets and campaigns capable of threatening national cohesion.</p>
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<p>Abubakar said the DSS has continued to engage in tactical operations to counter these threats and expressed appreciation to the Director-General of the DSS and the Kano State Government for supporting the conference.</p>
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<p>Also speaking, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Bakori, who was represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police Lawal Mani, said the Northwest continues to face serious security challenges, including kidnapping and violent crimes that require seamless inter-agency cooperation.</p>
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<p>He revealed that Kano had recently witnessed infiltration attempts by bandits operating along the Kano-Kaduna-Katsina border corridors but noted that the cordial working relationship between the police, DSS and other security agencies had contributed significantly to the peace currently enjoyed in the state.</p>
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<p>In his remarks, the representative of the Kano Brigade Commander and Chief of Staff, Colonel J.I. Ogwi, emphasized the importance of sustained synergy among security agencies in tackling insecurity.</p>
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<p>He said collaboration among sister agencies remains indispensable in ongoing efforts to contain criminal activities and maintain stability in the region.</p>
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<p>Delivering a goodwill message, the Director of Special Services, Kano State Government, retired Major General Muhammad Sani, described the conference as timely given the security challenges confronting the Northwest.</p>
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<p>He observed that the region, despite its rich human and natural resources, continues to grapple with banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes and urban crime, worsened by poverty, unemployment and climate-related pressures.</p>
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<p>“True security is more than the absence of violence. It is the presence of order, trust and justice,” he said.</p>
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<p>According to him, intelligence gathering and ethical information sharing remain critical to achieving lasting peace and stability.</p>
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<p>The retired military officer urged security agencies to adopt proactive strategies, deepen inter-agency collaboration and build stronger partnerships with local communities.</p>
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<p>“Your work is often silent, but its impact is profound. The peace of a village, the safety of a market and the freedom of a child to attend school all depend on your vigilance and integrity,” he told participants.</p>
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<p>He expressed optimism that the conference would produce practical solutions capable of restoring lasting peace across Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa and Zamfara states, as well as the entire country.</p>
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