The Kebbi State Government, has said that, it welcomed a global security consortium, G-Safety, to the State to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening security and reinforcing the efforts of existing security agencies in the State to tackle the menace of security challenge.
Governor Nasiru Idris who stated this when he received a team of security experts from China at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where discussions centered on strategic partnership and intelligence support to enhance the state’s security architecture.
Governor Idris described the visit as timely and crucial, saying that the consortium’s expertise would help in improving the capacity of security agencies operating in Kebbi State.
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According to the Governor, they invited the expertise to advise and work together so that our security agencies can understand, respond effectively, and live up to expectations in addressing challenges in some local government areas.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Security Consultant for G-Safety, Ahmed Saleh Junior said, the company is a global firm headquartered in Beijing, China, with over 36 branches worldwide, providing comprehensive security solutions to governments and institutions.
He emphasized that Kebbi State, like other parts of Northwestern state, has been affected by the criminal activities of terrorism of bandits and Lakurawa group, adding that G-Safety’s intervention would complement ongoing federal efforts to secure the region.
“The Federal Government has deployed significant military, paramilitary, and intelligence assets across the country to address the menace of the Lakurawa group. Our role is to support these efforts by providing advanced intelligence and technological support, enabling people to sleep with their two eyes closed”. He emphasised.
The consultant further highlighted that G-Safety would assist Kebbi State in generating credible and actionable intelligence, which is vital for successful security operations.