Yobe: Emir of Potiskum says he will cooperate with security agencies to ensure peaceful elections

Yobe: Emir of Potiskum says he will cooperate with security agencies to ensure peaceful elections

By: Yahaya Wakili

HRH, The Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wurwa Bauya has said he will cooperate with relevant security organizations in his domain to ensure peaceful and conducive environment for conduct of the 2023 general elections.

The Emir started this while welcoming Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin kai, Major General Lander Saraso called on him in his place at Potiskum.

He reiterated his belief that the security organizations in the state will uphold their constitutional duties and responsibilities and praised them for being professional and apolitical in their preparations for the forthcoming general elections in Yobe state.

Speaking earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin kai, Major General Lander Saraso said he was in Potiskum to boost their confidence towards discharging their roles in the forthcoming elections.

Major General Saraso reiterated the sectors commitment to providing a peaceful and conducive environment to the good people of Yobe state in conjunction with sister services and agencies in the state.

He assured the Emir that the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the police and other security agencies will deploy to provide security during the period of the elections.

General Saraso called on all eligible citizens to come out and exercise their franchise by voting at the INEC designated polling units in the state without any fear of intimidation.

He also enjoined all citizens in the state to report any real or percieved threat to security or suspicious activity to the nearest military or police units for prompt action.

Yobe: Emir of Potiskum says he will cooperate with security agencies to ensure peaceful elections