{"id":166002,"date":"2025-06-07T22:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T21:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/taraba-monarch-praises-gov-kefas-for-security-efforts"},"modified":"2025-06-07T23:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T22:25:51","slug":"taraba-monarch-praises-gov-kefas-for-security-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/taraba-monarch-praises-gov-kefas-for-security-efforts","title":{"rendered":"Taraba Monarch Praises Gov Kefas for Security Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The traditional ruler of Sarkin Kudu Chiefdom in Ibi local government council of Taraba State, Ibrahim Adamu Sale, has applauded governor Agbu Kefas for silencing kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across the state.<\/p>\n<p>The third class monarch gave the commendation on Saturday in Ibi during his Eid-el-Kabir message.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed gratitude on behalf of the people of Sarkin Kudu, acknowledging the significant improvement in security since governor Kefas assumed office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBefore the administration of governor Agbu Kefas, the situation here was dire. Kidnappers frequently targeted our people, demanding ransoms and making it unsafe for farmers to access their lands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernor Kefas acted decisively, and the results are evident. Our people can now go about their activities without fear,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The monarch emphasized the importance of continued support for the Kefas administration from both the Muslim and Christian populations in his domain, stressing the governor\u2019s commitment to the overall development of the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe governor has clear plans for the progress of Taraba, and we must all support him to ensure those plans succeed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Alhaji Sale also commended the strategic deployment of security forces that helped flush out criminal elements from the area.<\/p>\n<p>The traditional ruler urged Muslims to embrace the spirit of sacrifice exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, and called on leaders at all levels to emulate such dedication and selflessness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The traditional ruler of Sarkin Kudu Chiefdom in Ibi local government council of Taraba State, Ibrahim Adamu Sale, has applauded governor Agbu Kefas for silencing kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across the state. The third class monarch gave the commendation on Saturday in Ibi during his Eid-el-Kabir message. 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