FEMI MAKINDE and MUDIAGA AFFESix days to the presidential and National Assembly elections, there are concerns in some states in the North-East over the disappearance of military checkpoints along major routes. Though efforts are ongoing by the Federal Government to stem the spate of insurgency attacks, some concerned residents of the region have always seen the military checkpoints as a sign of security presence in the region. Abdul said, “I have observed the same situation in some parts of Yobe State too. Virtually all the checkpoints that used to give us a level of satisfaction that there is security presence have vanished. He said, “Security has been relaxed on the road from Bauchi but that does not mean there is no security presence in this area.

Source: Punch February 09, 2019 23:37 UTC