Sokoto approves N1.76bn for 1,000 motorcycles to fight banditry By Julius Agbo Sokoto

KeholderThe Sokoto State government has approved N1.759bn for the purchase of 1,000 motorcycles for security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen operations against banditry across the state.

The decision was taken at the sixth regular meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir.

Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir.

The motorcycles, comprising Bajaj models, are expected to improve the mobility of security personnel, particularly in difficult-to-reach areas affected by bandit attacks.

The latest procurement comes after the state government purchased 62 armoured vehicles at a reported cost of N27bn and distributed them to security agencies to support security operations.

Beyond security, the council approved several projects covering education, healthcare, water supply and vocational training.

It approved N723.17m for the renovation of Government Technical College, Runjin Sambo, while N499m was approved for the rehabilitation of A.A. Raji Special School.

The council also approved N489.32m for the renovation of Phase I of the College of Nursing Sciences and N229.36m for the renovation of male and female hostels at the College of Basic and Remedial Studies.

At the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Wurno, N174.64m was approved for the renovation of staff quarters and upgrading of the perimeter fence.

The council further approved N133.67m for the construction of a perimeter fence at Wamakko Primary Health Centre.

In a move aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for women, N93.88m was approved for the procurement of vocational learning equipment for 46 women's vocational centres across the state's 23 local government areas.

Stakeholders at event in sokoto 

The government also approved N90.21m for the purchase of PVC pipes and plumbing fittings to maintain 142 semi-urban water supply schemes across the state.

The meeting, which lasted about two hours, was the sixth regular session of the State Executive Council in 2026.

The approvals reflect the state government's focus on security while continuing investment in education, healthcare, vocational training and basic infrastructure

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