President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to bolster security operations in Katsina State.Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this while briefing journalists after a meeting with Islamic clerics and other stakeholders at the Government House in Katsina on Wednesday.
The governor said the engagement with religious leaders formed part of the state government’s broader efforts to tackle insecurity through community involvement and stakeholder collaboration.
“The purpose of this meeting is to hear directly from Islamic clerics, understand their perspectives on the current security challenges, and seek their advice on the way forward,” Radda stated.
He emphasised that insecurity cannot be addressed by security agencies alone, stressing the need for active community participation.
The governor noted that investigations revealed some residents are aiding criminal elements through intelligence sharing, logistics support, and the sale of stolen livestock.
“Most of their supply chains, information networks and even the sale of stolen animals involve people living among us. This is why there is a need to sensitise the entire community so that everyone plays his or her part,” he added.
Radda described Islamic clerics as critical partners in promoting moral values and mobilising communities against crime.
On the new forest guards, the governor said they would complement the efforts of conventional security agencies and community watch groups, particularly in securing forested and remote areas.
“I want to thank Mr President for approving our request to recruit 1,000 young, able-bodied men and women as forest guards. They will work alongside conventional security agencies and community watch groups,” he said.
He added that the recruits would receive adequate training and equipment to make them effective in the fight against banditry and kidnapping.
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