Forest security records over 100 alleged criminal cases in Kano
The Nigerian Forest Security Service says it received 111 complaints in January.
Its commander in Kano, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
Mr Al’ameen said that most of the cases reported were bush burning, cattle rustling, car theft, deforestation, motorcycle and tricycle theft, house and shop breaking, thuggery, robbery, among others.
He said that out of the 111 complainants, 29 had been treated, while 82 were pending.
He further said that the service’s main activities include the prevention and detection of crimes and other illegal activities in the forests.
Mr Al’ameen added that the command would continue to partner with relevant stakeholders on community policing.
“Our personnel will be trained to gather relevant information on armed robbers, thieves, among others,” Mr Al’ameen said.
The commander also said that the NFSS would continue to secure and make forest crime-free zones.
He urged the public to report criminal activities happening in their communities and surroundings.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
NBA Ibadan to boycott Oyo judiciary’s new legal year event
The branch said it unanimously reached the boycott decision at its general meeting convened on Saturday.
Heading 1
Under Buhari Nigeria was collapsing before Tinubu came as saviour: Shettima
Mr Shettima stated Nigerians should be kind towards Mr Tinubu.
States
Kano governor condoles NIPR chairman over father’s death
The governor urged the bereaved family to take solace in the good virtues and legacies left behind by the deceased.
![Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/cxk79fQB.jpg)
World
Iran lists seven conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mr Ghalibaf said accepting the seven demands was the only way to reopen the oil passageway.
States
Two suspected cultists nabbed in Delta for alleged murder
Mr Edafe said the suspects were apprehended on Thursday by the command’s operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit.
Lagos
Tinubu visits Oba of Lagos, receives monarch’s counsel, prayers
Some APC stalwarts, political associates and other dignitaries were part of the visit.
