By Abdullahi Inuwa
Yobe State has endured years of Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and displacement — but Governor Mai Mala Buni says the tide can only turn if every citizen joins the fight for peace.
Under his leadership, security has become a top priority, with support from Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (rtd.), Senior Special Assistant on Security Matters, who coordinates closely with security agencies, vigilantes, and community leaders to strengthen intelligence and rapid response.
The Buni administration has boosted law enforcement with logistics, vehicles, and communication tools, while also empowering local vigilante groups and traditional leaders. In areas where these grassroots efforts are active, insurgent attacks have dropped sharply.
Beyond the battlefield, Buni’s government is rebuilding lives — providing free education for IDP children, free healthcare for vulnerable groups, and economic support for farmers, traders, and artisans affected by violence.
But the governor and his security adviser warn: the fight cannot be won by government alone. Communities must speak out, reject the culture of shielding wrongdoers, and work with authorities to protect their neighborhoods.
Markets are reopening, farms are active again, and displaced families are returning — signs of progress that must be sustained. The message is clear: security is everyone’s business, and Yobe’s victory will come when government and citizens stand united.
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