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By Adam Muhammad, Gusau
The Zamfara state government has concluded all arrangements to inaugurate 2645 well trained state Community Protection Guard CPC with a view to combat armed banditry and other criminalities bedeviling the state.
The state commissioner of information and culture, Hon. Mannir Haidara Kaura Namoda stated this at a press conference held at NUJ press center in Gusau Monday.
According to him, the state government has registered 4700 CPG from all 14 local government areas of the state to be recruited in order to jointly work with security agencies in the fight against banditry in the state.
Hon. Haidara stated that the inaugural event will take place on Wednesday 31st January in Gusau the state capital.
“The CPG operatives will serves as a crucial component in our ongoing efforts to restore peace and combat the scourge of banditry in Zamfara”. He said.
“The significance of the CPG lies in its grassroots approach to security, empowering local communities to take ownership of their safety and security”.
He appealed to the people of Zamfara to extend their support and hospitality to the distinguished guests who will be gracing this occasion.