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Insecurity: Zamfara Governor Inaugurates Community Protection Guard

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    Governor Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday, inaugurated the steering committee of the Community Protection Guard (CPG).

    A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, noted that Lawal conducted the swearing-in while presiding over the Zamfara State Security Council meeting.

    The meeting convened at the council chamber of the Government House in Gusau was attended by the heads of the State’s security agencies.

    See the full statement below:

    PRESS STATEMENT

    GOVERNOR LAWAL CHAIRS SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING, INAUGURATES COMMUNITY PROTECTION GUARD

    Governor Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday, presided over the Zamfara State Security Council meeting.

    The meeting convened at the council chamber of the Government House in Gusau was attended by the heads of the State’s security agencies.

    A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that Governor Lawal also inaugurated the steering committee of the Community Protection Guard (CPG).

    He added that the council deliberated on various strategies to tackle the disturbing cases of banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities in the State.

    The statement read in parts: “At the State Security Council meeting, Governor Dauda Lawal commended the effort of the security forces who put their lives in line to ensure a peaceful Zamfara.

    “Governor Lawal was given a comprehensive update on the status of the remaining kidnapped victims and the measures implemented to guarantee their safe return.

    “The heads of the security agencies also reviewed the progress made so far in implementing previous security measures and made recommendations for further improvement.

    “Similarly, at the end of the security council meeting, Governor Dauda Lawal inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Establishment of Community Protection Guards.

    “The Committee has been constituted and entrusted with the primary responsibility of devising an implementable framework that will enable the immediate commencement of the activities of the proposed Community Protection Guards.

    “The Committee is under the chairmanship of His Excellency, the State Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Malam Mumini, and its members selected from relevant stakeholders and organisations.

    “The committee would study the problems experienced as a result of the activities of the banned ‘Yan Sa Kai’ and the suggestions outlined in the reports of the security agencies. To develop implementable ways of establishing the Community Protection Guard in the State.

    “Furthermore, the committee is expected to propose the structure, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), enabling law and remunerations of the Community Protection Guard at State, Local Government, and Wards levels; To recommend best ways of recruiting the personnel to avoid engagement of unmerited persons in the job.

    “To take any other measures deemed necessary for the successful conduct of the assignment; To Conclude the assignment and submit a report within 30 days.”

    SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
    Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Zamfara Governor
    October 04, 2023

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