The Commander, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, Zamfara State, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, has advised the Civilian Joint Taskforce ( CJTF ) not to indulge in extrajudicial killing and donated 100 sets of Communication Radios (walkie-talkies) to CJTF members as part of their corporate social responsibility to the host community in the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Gusau by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim said the donation of communication Radios is to enhance cordial Civil-Military Cooperation and strengthen security in Zamfara State.
He disclosed that the presentation of communication Radios was held in a brief ceremony at Headquarters, 1 Brigade Gusau, Zamfara State.
In his remarks, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, said the donation of the Baofeng Radios is part of his Corporate Social Responsibilities to the host communities and to enhance the operational capacity of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the state.
He explained that the communication Radios will aid the CJTF in carrying out their responsibilities in securing lives and property in their respective communities effectively.
Brigadier General Ahmed commended the efforts of the CJTF in the roles they have been playing in protecting their community and urged them to make maximum use of the communication gadgets.
This will enhance their operational capacity and ensure adequate protection of lives and property within their various communities in the state.
The Commander further reiterated respect for human rights and urged the CJTF not to indulge in extrajudicial killing while carrying out their responsibilities.
He also charged the CJTF with ensuring adequate information sharing among the Vigilantes and improving their level of alertness in their communities.
The Chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed, thanked the Commander of the 1 Brigade for his noble gestures and recognised the efforts of the CJTF, adding that they had earlier received motorcycles from the commander to support their operations.
He therefore assured the Commander that the Baofeng Communication Radios would greatly enhance their operational activities in the State and further assured that they would operate according to the laid-down rules and regulations and with respect for human rights.
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