Mr Safiyanu Andaha, Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State has vowed to tackle the alarming rate of kidnapping and other security threats in the area.
The Akwanga LG boss committed in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Akwanga LGA of the state.
The chairman explained that already he has set up a joint task force comprising various security agencies, traditional and religious leaders as well as community leaders among others as part of the inclusive approach toward tackling insecurity.
He further said that the measures complied with the directive by the House of Assembly.
He explained that the assembly had directed the chairmen of the 13 LGAs to take urgent steps to address the increasing cases of kidnapping and other violent crimes in different communities.
“I acted based on the directive of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to tackle the recent security challenges bedeviling the council area.
“The assembly had asked us to collaborate with other stakeholders in our domains to summon a security summit and find a lasting solution to the issue of kidnapping and other security challenges,” he added.
The Akwanga LG boss said that the council had acted swiftly when the Igbo community notified them of their threat to shut down their businesses due to frequent attacks on Igbo traders.
Andaha explained that the council had put measures on the ground to protect the people in the area and their property as well as businesses.
The chairman, therefore, said that security is everyone’s business and called on the people of the area to report any suspicious movements to the nearest security outfit for prompt action. (NAN).