The Secretary to Kebbi Government, Alhaji Nurudeen Kangiwa, said the state government would partner with recognised professional security outfits to enhance security in the state.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Department, Alhaji Sani Sarki, Kangiwa gave the assurance when he received officials of the National Peace Corps and National Vigilante Groups in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
He commended the security outfits for their decision to enhance peace and security and peaceful co-existence, adding “we commend your resolve that is centred on preventive measures on security.”
He advised the groups to work in harmony with other security agencies, and assured that support would be given to them to enhance their activities and sustain the low crime rate in the state.
The National Commandant of the Peace Corps, Dr. Dickson Akoh, said the corps was recognised by the Federal Ministries of Education and Youth Development, while UNESCO and the UN had recognised its training methods.
“The corps will post personnel to post primary schools to beef security and discipline,” he said.
The Commandant-General of the Vigilante Groups of Nigeria, Alhaji Usman Jahun, said the groups would operate within the edict promulgated by the state government on the operations of vigilante groups.
He said the group would operate in harmony with other security agencies.