The Zamfara government has flagged off the training of
community protection guards (CPG) — the state’s equivalent of a joint task
force.
The event, which held on Saturday, had Bello Matawalle,
governor of Zamfara, heads of security agencies, and other stakeholders in
attendance.
According to a statement by Jamilu Magaji, chief press
secretary to the governor, the launch of the security outfit will support the
efforts of security agencies to tackle banditry in the state.
“As community protection guards, yours is a patriotic call.
Your names would stand out in history as people with remarkable patriotism,
selflessness and love for peace,” Matawalle was quoted as saying while
addressing the volunteers.
“Only people with
courage and bravery will offer to serve as guards of their communities, bravely
standing up to face the brutal infamy of the bandits.”
Matawalle also urged members of the CPG to ensure they work
according to the rules of engagement, and promote efforts at building peaceful
communities.
Among those listed as present at the event were Ayuba
Elkana, Zamfara police commissioner; Mamman Tsafe, Zamfara commissioner for
security and home affairs, Nasiru Magarya, speaker of the Zamfara assembly;
Kabiru Balarabe, secretary to the state government; Ibrahim Suleiman, chief of
staff; Kabiru Gayari, head of service, among others.
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