Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that the state government under his leadership is looking forward to establishing the state security trust fund for collaboration with corporate organizations, business communities, industrialists, and other critical stakeholders for the provision of material and logistic support for security operatives.
Sani who announced at the state security council meeting with traditional rulers and council chairman of frontline areas also stated that there will be establishment of more Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in the State which will assist the expansion of campaigns against terrorists and bandits in frontline locations.
The governor said the government has “been pursuing the deployment of more boots on the ground through more military formations. I am happy to inform you that very soon, there will be establishment of some Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in the State. This move will greatly assist the expansion of our campaigns against terrorists and bandits in frontline locations.
“The Kaduna State Government is working with the Defence Headquarters towards actualizing these plans. I have directed the Overseeing Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs to follow this process closely and provide me with regular reports on the establishment of the FOBs and other relevant issues which we are vigorously pursuing.
“The Kaduna State Government is looking at the possibility of establishing the Kaduna State Security Trust Fund as a means of collaborating with corporate organizations, the business community, industrialists, professional groups, individuals and all critical stakeholders towards enhancing material and logistic support to our security forces.”
While stating that his administration is committed to the security and safety of the whole of Kaduna State, as it is the cornerstone for the realization of their ‘Sustain’ Agenda.
The Governor added that he will “appeal to the military and the police to step up their presence in the Tudun Biri general area in view of threats arising from efforts to rebuild the community after the unfortunate incident of last year. “
The security meeting had in attendance Local Government Chairmen of Frontline Areas and Traditional Rulers and Traditional Rulers such as their Royal Highnesses, the Emir of Zazzau, Emir of Birnin Gwari, Etsu Chikun, Agom Kachia, the Chief of Kufana, Emir of Kauru and Chief of Dnata. Chairmen of Kauru, Kajuru, Birnin Gwari, Igabi, Chikun and Kachia local government councils were also in attendance.
The governor however commended security operatives for their painstaking efforts to ensure security of lives and properties in the state.
