Katsina elders request additional NSCDC personnel to tackle insecurity
The Katsina State Elders Forum are seeking the deployment of additional operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to the state.
The forum made the plea on Monday when its members paid a courtesy visit to the commandant-general of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi.
A member, Abba Ali, who spoke during the visit said it was concerned about the security architecture of Katsina State.
He added that the forum believed that reinforcement of NSCDC operatives with additional men would help to tackle insecurity in the state.
In his remarks, the forum’s secretary, Aliyu Sani, said collaboration with the NSCDC to ensure the deployment of additional men was of priority to the group.
“We are pleading with you to help in deploying those whose forecast system is to identify key areas,” he said.
He requested for more NSCDC personnel, particularly Agro Rangers, to function at the frontline of local government areas of the state where bandits always terrorised.
Another member, Saddik Mahuta, the Galadiman Katsina, said the state government was set to recruit about 3,000 vigilantes to complement the efforts of the NSCDC.
“We are up and doing in complementing the activities of security agencies in the state. We urge you to provide more logistics for your personnel in the state,” he said.
Responding, Mr Audi said that he had taken into consideration the requests of the forum members.
“Agro Rangers is a specialised unit that has the function of giving security and protection to farmers and agro-allied functions.
“We have posted already to areas with farming boost and we will do more. We have gotten approval to recruit more personnel after the budget is passed next year.
“The recruits will be trained and posted to states as the civil defence is doing its best to ensure the successful end to this crisis,” he said.
(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
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.”
Diaspora
UK arrests, charges Nigerian Oladipupo Atandare, Latifat Yusuf for drug trafficking
They will be arraigned before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 7. They were first arraigned at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on August 8, after their arrest on August 5.
Africa
Studies examine if existing vaccines can protect against Bundibugyo Ebola virus
Mr Hatchett said, ““The studies come as health authorities consider how best to use available vaccines in response to the Bundibugyo outbreak.”
States
Soldiers raid Plateau forests for cattle rustlers, recover AK-47 rifles, other weapons
The army stated that troops employed drones and other surveillance capabilities to conduct extensive reconnaissance across surrounding settlements.
Abuja
Abuja security guard arraigned over alleged theft of employer’s blocks worth N987,500
The Prosecutor, Charity Nwachukwu, told the court that the complainant, Usman Johnson of FHA Lugbe Airport Road, reported the matter at the Karmo Police Station on August 5.
Heading 4
14 charged in alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University fraternities
The university said it was horrified by the serious allegations against its current and former students.
Opinion
Backstory of Osun poll, and what’s next for Adeleke
Why does Adeleke insist on supporting Tinubu, despite opposition by many of his supporters, including his nephew, Davido, who cite the governor’s raw deal at the hands of the APC?
