Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has inspected 500 vigilantes and hunters undergoing refresher tactical training in Kalgo Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots security.
The programme is aimed at supporting conventional security agencies, which the governor said are overstretched amid rising banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping across the North-West.
“Existing security agencies in Kebbi are overstretched. Trained vigilantes must now support them,” Idris said, urging participants to assist security operations in their communities once deployed.
The governor disclosed that 3,000 vigilantes have been approved for training statewide, with 500 trained per batch. He also directed that women be included in future intakes. Idris assured that the state would sustain the initiative through allowances, logistics support and continuous monitoring.
Special Adviser on Security, retired Col. Danladi Ribah Zuru, said the training builds on earlier efforts but features an expanded curriculum and better coordination. He revealed that the governor approved 32 vehicles, 511 motorcycles and training allowances to support operations.
Plans are in place to train the remaining 2,500 vigilantes in phases, with the current batch expected to graduate on Thursday.
