Gov Yari spent N17billion on security — Official

Zamfara state government said it had spent over N17 billion on security within the last seven years (From 2011 to 2018).

Mr Yari, who, was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Shinkafi, said part of the money was spent on the purchase of 457 operational vehicles to the security agencies.

According to him, the state government had also provided befitting accommodation for the 223 Battalion of the Nigeria Army, GOC Unit and the 207 Quick Response Group of the Nigeria Air Force, NAF.

He said in addition, the state government had spent over N2 billion as assistance to victims of armed banditry attacks in the state.

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