The Katsina government has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate alleged torture against personnel of the Hisbah Board.
The Katsina government says it registered about 40,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) to establish a comprehensive database.
The Katsina government has trained at least 34 traditional birth attendants to combat maternal and child mortality.
Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal announced this at a press conference in Katsina.
The Katsina State Irrigation Development Authority was created in October 2023 to improve dry-season farming and increase agricultural productivity.
He said that there has been remarkable progress in the fight against cattle rustling, banditry, kidnapping and other crimes.
Katsina has converted its Institute of Technology and Management into a full-fledged Information Communication Technology University.
He added that those currently operating at the site were doing so independently.
“This announcement is in the best public interest and safety,” the Katsina government said.
Mr Marwa said, “With the agency’s staff strength expected to rise to 15,000 by the end of the year, the next development is to deploy in the LGAs.”
