The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has directed traditional rulers, village heads and community leaders to begin profiling all new residents in their areas as part of efforts to curb killings and kidnappings across the state.
The governor’s Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba, revealed this on Thursday in Lafia while addressing journalists on recent security concerns.
Ahemba explained that the directive followed renewed attacks in Keana, Kadarko and other communities, which displaced residents and heightened insecurity.
“Governor Sule has directed security operatives to intensify surveillance, comb all criminal hideouts, and deal decisively with anyone caught,” Ahemba said.
He added that the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, alongside traditional rulers, has been mandated to ensure profiling of new arrivals to weed out criminal elements.
The government also plans to deploy technology in security operations, while warning that anyone shielding or bailing arrested suspects would face sanctions.
Governor Sule further appealed to residents to support security agencies with timely reports of suspicious movements.
On insecurity concerns around the Lafia flyover and underpass, Ahemba revealed that operatives of the Nasarawa Youths Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) had been deployed to safeguard the area.
He also cautioned politicians against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that such actions contravene electoral laws and could create needless tension.
