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Insecurity: Buhari Seeks Traditional Leaders’ Support
President Muhammadu Buhari has canvassed for support of traditional leaders to stem the tide of insecurity in the country.
The President, who made the call at the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, last Saturday, acknowledged that traditional and religious institutions have contributed to the sustenance of peace in the nation.
He was represented by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, who led the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi and the Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu to the wedding Fatiha of the children of the families of Amb Shehu Malami and late Alhaji Musa Abubakar.
Malami was quoted in a statement signed by his media aide, Dr. Umar Gwandu, to have told the audience that the Federal Government has been relentless in its fight against armed banditry and other forms of criminalities in the country.
“Mr President has directed us to express gratitude to you for all the support you have overtime been extending to his government specifically on security matters and other associated social ills that have been bedevilling this country of ours”, Malami added.