The Kwara State government of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has authorized the hiring of 2,600 more forest guards as part of its redoubled efforts to combat the state’s insecurity.
The additional staff will support the 700 forest guards who are currently on the ground and collaborating with law enforcement to fight banditry in the senatorial districts of Kwara North and South.
Akeweje Fafoluyi, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, stating that the recruits’ training would start this week.
He claims that the new agents will receive comprehensive military-style training that includes the use of cutting-edge weapons and contemporary counter-insurgency tactics.
The 2,600 new forest guards will receive comprehensive military training, including how to handle upgraded weaponry and contemporary tactics for eliminating threats on the battlefield, according to Fafoluyi, whose training will start this week.
Fafoluyi emphasized that the action demonstrates Governor AbdulRazaq’s determination to fortify the state’s security framework.
He continued, “This demonstrates the governor’s dedication to making sure that criminal elements are eliminated in order to bring about enduring peace in all areas of Kwara.”
According to reports, the decision coincides with growing worries about bandit attacks in areas of Kwara South and North, where forest guards and vigilante organizations have frequently been the first to respond before military reinforcements show up.
