The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 donated 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion to the Nigerian Army.
Speaking at the commissioning, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu said the latest intervention formed part of his administration’s sustained investment in security since assuming office.
According to him, the state government procured bulletproof vehicles, Buffalo Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), 320 motorcycles, 3,200 security gadgets, 2,000 bulletproof helmets and vests, 200 night-vision goggles, thermal devices and other tactical equipment.
“In all, we are distributing 62 vehicles and the security equipment highlighted above. These vehicles and security equipment cost the Sokoto State Government ₦27.127 billion,” the governor said.
Aliyu disclosed that the state had previously spent over ₦36 billion on security interventions, including operational vehicles, motorcycles, military and police barracks, the establishment of the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps and support for the Nigerian Air Force Base.
The governor also revealed that his administration had forwarded a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking stiffer penalties for informants aiding bandits.
“The bill is currently before the State House of Assembly and once it is passed, we will sign it without any further delay,” he said.
Aliyu, who added that the government had approved the establishment of a Command and Control Centre to enhance surveillance and coordination of security operations across the state, appealed to residents to continue providing credible intelligence to security agencies, stressing that defeating banditry requires a collective effort.
“Security is a collective responsibility and together we shall overcome every security challenge confronting our state,” he said.