Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has vowed to end the persisting problem of banditry in the State.
In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that the ongoing Community Protection Guards (CPG) training has instilled hope and confidence in the fight against insecurity across the state.
According to statement, the governor visited the Community Protection Guards (CPG) training camp, an initiative of his administration to combat banditry in the state.
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It also stated that, the recruitment process for the Community Protection Guards (CPG) was a rigorous one, with 300 individuals selected from each of the 14 local government areas of the state.
Governor Lawal expressed confidence in the fight against insecurity and emphasised the need for collective responsibility to ensure peace in Zamfara.
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He said his visit to the training camp is to witness the progress of the newly recruited Community Protection Guards (CPG) training and urge them to dedicate themselves to the training as the task ahead is enormous and requires sacrifice for the motherland.
Zamfara State.
The Governor also express delighted with what he had seen at the training camp, adding that he raised hopes and confident that the rescue mission is on track, ensuring a better future for Zamfara.