Bauchi trains 1400 security personnel

IN its determined effort at reducing youth unemployment and other social vices in the state, Bauchi State Government through the office of the Bauchi State Commission for Youths and Women Rehabilitation, (BACYWORD) has entered into a public-private partnership with a private security outfit in the state, Zabgai Security under the supervision of Retired Colonel Adamu Mohammed to train youths in arts of neighborhood security watch.

While speaking at the passing out parade of the first batch of the security personnel, the Chairman of the Commission, Musa Mohammed applauded the strides taken by the current administration to curb youth restiveness and unemployment while ensuring the safety of lives and property of its citizens.

Also speaking at the ceremony, the Camp Commandant of the training exercise encouraged the newly trained personnel to be good representatives of the state in their various local governments while reiterating that the training will enhance their entry into any of the security arms of the Nigerian military or paramilitary.

The training exercise which was handled by the Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) focused on counterterrorism and intelligence gathering to combat security threats.

On this backdrop, the Camp Commandant maintained that the state will continue to enjoy peace and stability.

Some of the trainees commended the state government for the gesture which they believe will reduce to the barest minimum unemployment and restiveness among the youths particularly now that politics is setting in.

The trainees are to be deployed to their local government councils for assignment by the councils particularly to various communities to assist in security measures and intelligence gathering for the government.

While commending the efforts of the government a politician who does not want his name in print express hope that the personnel will not be used to intimidate perceived political opposition during the build-up to the 2019 general elections.