By Emegwoako C. Paschal
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was contacted by the Department of State Security (DSS) on Thursday, September 22nd, and asked to end its strike.
At the third quarterly conference of the State Directors of Security in the North-East Zone in Damaturu, Mr. Yunusa Abdulkadir, the Director of the Service responsible for Yobe, made the appeal.
He pointed out that the strike, which prevented the country’s universities from operating, has security consequences.
In order to address post-traumatic disorders brought on by the insurgency, the director also asked for the construction of a mental hospital in Yobe.
He warned that failing to do so could result in many traumatized victims, who might then pose a security threat to the state in addition to the insurgents.
The conference’s chairman, Mr. Hassan Abdullahi, stated in his remarks that it will examine security threats, share experiences, and discuss a course of action.
Insurgency, kidnapping, banditry, and cattle rustling were among the security challenges highlighted by Abdullahi, who also serves as the DSS Director for Bauchi State.
He praised the state government for providing the DSS and other security agencies with constant support and collaboration.
Given the nation’s present security challenges, the conference was deemed relevant by the state’s deputy governor, Alhaji Idi Gubana.
Even while insurgency efforts had seen some success, he claimed that more needed to be done to completely eliminate any remaining terrorists in the state and the surrounding area.
Gubana gave the assurance that Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s administration would consistently support the aims of all the state’s security organizations.
Highlights of the event featured the Emirs of Fika and Damaturu, Muhammad Ibn Abali and Alhaji Shehu Hashimi, receiving awards for their respective pivotal roles in the struggle against insurgency.
