Nasarawa gov orders profiling of new residents to curb insecurity

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has directed traditional rulers, village heads, and community leaders to begin profiling all new residents in their domains as part of efforts to stem killings and kidnappings across the state.

The directive was disclosed on Thursday in Lafia by the governor’s Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba, while addressing journalists on recent security concerns.

Ahemba explained that the order followed renewed attacks in Keana, Kadarko, and other communities, which displaced residents and heightened fears of insecurity.

According to him, security operatives have also been instructed to intensify surveillance, comb criminal hideouts, and deal decisively with anyone found culpable.

The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, working with traditional institutions, has been tasked with implementing the profiling exercise to identify and weed out criminal elements among new arrivals.

He added that the state government plans to deploy technology to boost security operations, warning that anyone shielding or bailing suspects would face sanctions.

Governor Sule urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely reports of suspicious movements.

On concerns about insecurity around the Lafia flyover and underpass, Ahemba disclosed that operatives of the Nasarawa Youths Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) had been deployed to safeguard the area.

He also cautioned politicians against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that such activities violate electoral laws and could create unnecessary tension.