Insecurity in Northern Nigeria is ‘a phase’, will end soon — Governor Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed optimism that the rising wave of insecurity ravaging parts of Northern Nigeria is “a phase” that will end soon.

Sule made the remark on Tuesday in an interview on the Prime Time programme of Arise Television, monitored by newsmen.

His comments come amid escalating attacks in the North, raising concerns over the stability of the region’s security architecture.

InfoStride News recalls that armed bandits struck communities in Kwara State twice within two weeks, abducting locals, though 38 abducted worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church were later rescued by security forces.

In another major incident, over 200 pupils were abducted from a Catholic private school in Niger, with 50 reportedly escaping and reuniting with their families.

Also on Tuesday, 24 schoolgirls earlier kidnapped in Maga, Kebbi State, were reportedly released to their families, renewing cautious public relief.

Reacting to the development, Sule said, “It is exciting that the 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Maga in Kebbi have regained their freedom.”

The governor commended the roles of the President, the state government, and security agencies in securing their release.

“I would like to congratulate President Tinubu on the release of the schoolgirls, as well as the Kebbi State governor and the security agencies whose efforts made this possible,” he said, referring to President Bola Tinubu.

“However, the biggest congratulations must go to the parents for remaining calm and trusting the government. Insecurity in Northern Nigeria is just a phase that will soon end,” Sule added.

The governor urged sustained institutional coordination, insisting that “security setbacks are temporary when met with strategic leadership and unified efforts.”