Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has urged 25 Local government chairmen in the state to work closely with the traditional rulers to secure the state against further attacks.
A statement by the chief press secretary to governor, Mary Noel-Berje said, Bello made the call when the local government council chairmen visited him on Tuesday in Minna over the recent security challenges confronting the state.
He explained that having a close and cordial relationship with the traditional rulers would allow for proper scrutiny of strangers and those with questionable characters within their councils.
The governor added that there is the need for frequent security meetings within various local government areas as security challenges are on the increase.
He enjoined them to monitor movements of people within their local governments and get records of those coming in as well as visitors lodging in hotels within their various local governments.
