JUST IN: PDP Governor Bala Mohammed Meets Tinubu Amid Defection Rumours
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The meeting came amid growing rumours of possible political realignment by some opposition governors.
However, the discussion centered on security challenges in Bauchi State, especially the worsening situation in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
Governor Mohammed briefed the President on renewed bandit attacks that have forced several communities to flee their homes.
He raised concern over the activities of armed groups operating from forest areas in Gwana, Kafin Duguri, Mansur, Yalau, Futuk, and Digare.
According to the governor, thousands of armed bandits are believed to have taken control of ungoverned forest zones.
He said the attackers now launch regular raids, recruit local youths and former illegal miners, and push families to seek safety in nearby states, including Gombe.
The security situation worsened on February 22, when bandits attacked a Joint Task Force base in Gwana.
Two soldiers and a vigilante member were killed during the assault.
Several residents were abducted.
Security forces later neutralised some of the attackers during counter operations.
Governor Mohammed disclosed that he has visited the affected communities repeatedly to assess the damage and encourage local vigilantes.
He praised residents for standing their ground but stressed that the scale of the crisis requires stronger federal intervention.
He requested more military deployment, improved equipment for security agencies, and firm directives from national security chiefs.
The governor warned that without urgent action, displacement and loss of lives could increase.
President Tinubu, in response, assured him of federal support to complement Bauchi State’s efforts.
He directed security agencies to strengthen operations in the troubled areas and prevent further attacks.
The President also pledged that the federal government would not allow criminal groups to dominate any part of the country.
Addressing political speculation surrounding the visit, Mohammed said the meeting was strictly about security and governance.
He dismissed claims of a possible defection to the ruling party.
The Bauchi governor reaffirmed his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party.
He added that while individual politicians may choose their paths, his focus remains on protecting lives and restoring peace in his state.
Was it not the same Bala Mohammed that came out sometime sgo on national television to tell the whole Nigerians that the fulans of the West Africa are their brothers and that the are free to come to Nigeria when we have not been able to feed and take care of our country..
Now he’s complaining of invasion by banditries or terrorists on some parts of his state.
Accountability should be the required tools for any responsible government.Please,the authorities should not allow him to go until he and entire cohorts pay for their loots from tax payers money.There are Hundreds of thousands of people like him who are cruising around,please go for them also so that this country may move ahead.