Ninety-six complaints lodged in February in Kano: NFSS
The Nigeria Forest Security Service says it received 96 complaints in February.
The state commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement signed by the NFSS spokesman, Usman Umar, on Monday.
Mr Al’ameen said that most of the cases reported were on animal theft, bush burning, cattle rustling, deforestation, tricycle theft, house and shop breaking, stolen food items, thuggery, robbery, and others.
He said that out of the 96 complainants, 11 cases had been treated, while 85 were pending.
Mr Al’ameen further said that the remaining cases were transferred to various security agencies for further investigation.
He added that the service’s main activities include the prevention and detection of crimes and other illegal activities in the forests.
“We will continue to partner with relevant stakeholders on community policing. Our personnel will be trained to gather relevant information on armed robbers, thieves, and others,” he said.
The commander also said that the NFSS would continue to secure and make the forests crime-free zones.
(NAN)
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