In a renewed effort to tackle insecurity, the Kaduna State Government has commenced the training of 1,000 forest guards to help secure forests and flush out criminal elements operating within the state.
The guards are expected to serve as the eyes and ears of security agencies, helping to identify suspicious movements and provide timely intelligence.
Addressing the trainees at the commencement of their training at the Police College in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani, represented by his chief of staff, Sani Kila, admonished them to imbibe the spirit of discipline and professionalism as they embark on the journey of defending their state and communities.
He said that the forest guards will receive adequate training and will work in collaboration with security agencies to ensure effective operations, just as he expressed confidence that the initiative will enhance safety, allow farmers to return to their farmlands with confidence, and improve daily life in rural areas.
The people of Kaduna State are ever ready to answer the call. And you should also know that these trainees were chosen from the flashpoint areas where they are so used to the terrain. So we should appreciate our Governor, Uba Sani; we should also thank President Bola Tinubu. And at the end of the six-week training, these men and women will be deployed back to the flashpoints.
According to the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shuaibu, the guards will work alongside conventional security agencies to monitor forest areas, gather intelligence, and prevent bandit attacks.
He explained that the training, which is being coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, is expected to improve security in vulnerable communities, protect farmers, and create a safer environment for economic activities.
Credit: channelstv.com
