Katsina deploys 1,008 forest guards against bandits

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The Katsina State Government has inaugurated 1,008 forest guards to tackle bandits, terrorists, and cattle rustlers in the state’s forest reserves. Read More:…

The Katsina State Government has inaugurated 1,008 forest guards to strengthen security in forest reserves and tackle the activities of bandits, terrorists, cattle rustlers and illegal tree fellers.

Governor Dikko Radda made this known on Friday during the graduation and passing-out ceremony of the forest guards in Katsina.

He charged them to discharge their duties diligently and serve as worthy ambassadors of the country and the communities they represent.

According to him, “the forest guards would work in collaboration with about 3,000 members of the state-owned Community Watch Corps, the Civilian Joint Task Force, vigilantes and hunters to secure forests and other security-prone areas across the state”.

The governor assured the personnel that his administration would provide the necessary equipment and support to enable them to perform their responsibilities effectively.

He lamented that the state’s forest reserves, which previously served as sources of livelihood for surrounding communities, had become hideouts for criminal elements.

Radda, however, highlighted measures introduced by his administration, including the establishment of the Community Watch Corps and support for conventional security agencies, which had contributed significantly to reducing banditry and terrorism across the state.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the establishment of forest guards in several states, describing the initiative as a major step towards securing the country’s forest areas.

Also speaking, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, said the 1,008 personnel would be deployed immediately to vulnerable communities to gather intelligence, protect forest reserves and support efforts to tackle insecurity.

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