📢 President Bola Tinubu has ordered the recruitment of thousands of Nigerian youths to serve as armed forest guards.
This bold security initiative aims to flush out terrorists and bandits hiding within Nigeria’s 1,129 forests. The move, announced by presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, is a collaborative effort between federal and state governments, the National Security Adviser’s office, and the Ministry of Environment.
The forest guards will be well-trained and equipped to counter the growing threat of insurgency and banditry across the nation. This decision comes amid a surge in Boko Haram and bandit attacks in the North-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria.
Stay tuned for the full breakdown of this national security strategy and what it means for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism.