The Special Adviser to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security Matters, Colonel Ahmed Abdul Usman (retired), has publicly endorsed the Federal Government’s strategy to phase out military personnel from internal security duties in the state.
Usman, who has served in various security capacities across the country, cautioned that any withdrawal of troops should be carried out gradually to avoid creating a security vacuum. “A hasty pull‑out could undermine the gains we have made in maintaining peace and stability,” he said.
The adviser’s comments come as the federal government rolls out a plan to reduce the number of soldiers deployed in domestic policing and counter‑insurgency operations. The move is part of a broader effort to shift more responsibility to civilian law‑enforcement agencies.
While the article does not detail specific timelines, Usman emphasized that the transition must be carefully managed and that the state’s security apparatus should remain robust during the process.
Col. Usman’s statement reflects a growing consensus among state security officials that a measured approach is essential to sustaining public safety as the national military re‑orients its focus.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>