x

JUST IN: Tinubu Approves Armed Forest Guards to Reclaim Ungoverned Territories

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation and deployment of a fully armed forest guard corps to flush out criminal elements from Nigeria’s forest regions and restore government control across ungoverned areas.

The new initiative, announced Wednesday night by Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, is aimed at dislodging terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal groups from the country’s 1,129 identified forest zones—many of which have served as operational bases for violent non-state actors.

Dare, via his verified X account @SundayDareSD, revealed that the forest guards will be professionally trained, equipped with arms, and jointly recruited by both federal and state governments.

Coordination of the programme will be handled by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Federal Ministry of Environment as part of a broader, multi-agency security and environmental protection strategy.

“The President has directed that the forest guards be well trained and armed to eliminate terrorists and criminal gangs from our forests,” Dare stated. “Recruitment will be a joint exercise between federal and state governments, with ONSA and the Environment Ministry ensuring full implementation.”

Thousands of young Nigerians are expected to be employed under the programme, which is also seen as part of the administration’s broader efforts to reduce unemployment and restore peace in rural and semi-urban communities.

Reaffirming his commitment to national sovereignty and security, President Tinubu emphasized: “No inch of Nigerian territory will be surrendered to criminals.”

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Setting the Record Straight on Nigerian workers in Central Africa Republic

PRESS RELEASE In a recent viral video, six Nigerians in...

Fulani terrorist leader ”Ɗari biyar ta fi Bahaushe” neutralized – Security sources

…Masterminder of murder of over 300 innocent souls, while...

Bayelsa U15 Athletics Meet Showcases Rising Stars for National Youth Games

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa   Over 200 young athletes from across Bayelsa...

Diri Calls for Tech-Driven Education, Pledges Housing for UniPort Staff

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has...

Outcry as woman buried with 8 months pregnancy in Kaduna

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Barely one week later, tongues are...

Senate approved $21.8bn loan: Mortgaging Nigeria’s future for its present

By Patrick Wemambu Variously described as ludicrous, escalating and unsustainable,...

Chinese Embassy Probes Alleged Abandonment of Nigerian Miners in CAR

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has launched an investigation...

APC’s Future Bright Under Nentawe’s Leadership — Daduut

By Israel Adamu, Jos Senator Nora Ladi Daduut has congratulated...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img