In a determined effort to combat the growing wave of insecurity in Agbor Kingdom and its environs, stakeholders of the Hausa Community have adopted far-reaching measures aimed at flushing out criminal elements and strengthening collaboration with security agencies.
The resolutions were reached during a strategic stakeholders meeting held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, and contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the gathering by the leadership of the Hausa Community.
Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, the Sariki of the Hausa Community in Agbor and its environs, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammadu Gali, condemned the increasing involvement of some northerners in criminal activities, describing their actions as a serious threat to the peaceful coexistence that has existed between the Hausa Community and the people of Agbor Kingdom for many decades.
The communiqué identified offences such as vandalism, theft of property, robbery, and the sale of illicit drugs as some of the crimes fueling insecurity within the community.
Alhaji Gali maintained that those involved in criminal acts were not genuine members of the long-established Hausa Community in Agbor but strangers who had infiltrated the area to perpetrate crimes.
According to him, responsible northerners who were born, raised, or have lived peacefully in Agbor over the years would never engage in activities capable of undermining the cordial relationship between the Hausa Community and their host community.
The Sariki expressed particular concern over the recurring criminal incidents around the Edike Onions Market and its environs, describing the situation as disturbing and one that demands immediate and collective action.
To address the challenge, the stakeholders resolved to prohibit scavengers, popularly known as “Iron Condemn,” from operating within Agbor and its environs without valid means of identification. They insisted that anyone found moving around without proper identification should be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The meeting also directed leaders of all business groups operating within the Edike Onions Market to caution workers under their supervision and ensure that anyone found engaging in criminal activities is exposed and handed over to law enforcement agencies.
As part of broader efforts to restore public confidence, the stakeholders pledged to work closely with relevant government authorities and security agencies to rid Agbor of criminal elements and safeguard lives and property.
They specifically appealed to the Nigeria Police Force to ensure diligent prosecution of criminal suspects, noting that the repeated release of suspects on bail often emboldens them to return and intimidate those who assisted in their arrest.
The stakeholders further urged the police to treat information supplied by members of the public with the highest level of confidentiality, stressing that such an approach would encourage citizens to volunteer useful intelligence capable of preventing crime.
Reaffirming the Hausa Community’s commitment to peace and lawful conduct, Alhaji Gali assured the people of Agbor Kingdom that the community would not shield anyone involved in criminality, regardless of ethnic or religious affiliation.
He emphasized that the Hausa Community remains committed to preserving the long-standing bond of friendship and mutual respect with the Dein of Agbor, the traditional institution, and the people of Agbor Kingdom.
“We are not going to cover up any crime in our host community. We remain committed to protecting the legacy of peaceful coexistence handed down by our forefathers for the benefit of our children and generations yet unborn,” the Sariki declared.
