Gov Aliyu proposes law against bandit informants in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has disclosed plans to introduce a law prescribing tougher penalties for informants aiding bandits and other criminal elements in the state.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the disclosure on Wednesday during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at his palace as Muslims celebrated Eid-el-Kabir.

The governor said the proposed legislation would be forwarded to the Sokoto State House of Assembly as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against insecurity and curb the activities of individuals collaborating with bandits.

According to him, informants have continued to undermine security operations in parts of the state by providing support and information to criminal groups.

“We need to come together and stop the informant syndrome if we are to succeed in defeating bandits,” the governor said.

Aliyu described informants as a major threat to peace and warned that his administration would not tolerate actions capable of undermining security efforts in the state.

He also cautioned politicians against using politics to create tension or destabilise the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in tackling banditry and other security challenges across Sokoto.

He further warned against vandalism of public infrastructure, noting that ongoing projects across the state were funded with public resources and should be protected.