The deployment of forest guards has gathered momentum, with Kebbi, Gombe, Kwara, Kaduna, Edo, Imo, Bayelsa, Anambra and several other states scaling up operations under the Federal Government-backed initiative, although implementation remains uneven nationwide.
The renewed focus on forest security follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards after recent attacks and abductions linked to suspected bandits in Oyo and Kwara States.
Against the backdrop of the increasing attacks by criminals, President Tinubu on Sunday restated his administration’s commitment to intensify the fight against insecurity and ensure the release of all persons held captive across the country.
In Kebbi State, 819 newly trained National Forest Guards have been deployed following a nine-week intensive training programme held in Kalgo Local Government Area.
Deputy Governor Umar Tafida at the passing-out ceremony said the operatives were being deployed to deny criminal groups access to forest reserves used as hideouts.
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