Eid-ul-Fitr: Kaduna vigilante service deploys 8,500 personnel across 23 LGs

The Commander of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS), Retired Commissioner of Police Ali Audu Dabigi, has authorised the deployment of 8,500 KADVS personnel across all twenty-three local government areas and two hundred and fifty-five wards of the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of operations, Lawal Abdullahi and made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday.

The statement noted that the operation, effective immediately, is designed to provide a robust security blanket before, during, and after the festive period, ensuring complete coverage of every administrative unit in Kaduna State.

“This strategic initiative underscores the unwavering commitment of the KADVS to support the Nigeria Police Force and other federal security agencies in maintaining law and order, thereby allowing Muslim faithful and the general public to observe the celebrations in a peaceful atmosphere.

“In a significant boost to the state’s internal security architecture, the deployment will prominently feature the integration of 300 recently graduated local security personnel. These operatives were trained under the auspices of the Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in a landmark collaboration with the Kukah Foundation.

“This partnership highlights the State Government’s proactive approach to community-based security. The newly trained personnel have undergone rigorous modules in conflict resolution, intelligence gathering, surveillance techniques, and human rights observance.

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“Their deployment across the 255 wards marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance grassroots security, ensuring that communities throughout Kaduna are protected by individuals trained to the highest local standards.

“The 8,500-strong force will be strategically deployed under the direct command of Commander Retired CP Ali Audu Dabigi psc+ to ensure comprehensive security coverage across the twenty-three local government areas and two hundred and fifty-five wards, with particular attention to critical points of interest, including Major and minor Eid praying grounds to ensure seamless movement and safety during congregational prayers.

“Recreational centers, parks, and public thoroughfares to prevent overcrowding and manage traffic flow as well as Markets and commercial hubs to deter criminal activities such as pickpocketing and petty theft.

The statement averred the service will identify black spots and vulnerable communities to prevent any untoward incidents.

“Commander Retired CP Ali Audu Dabigi psc+ has issued strict directives that all personnel deployed across the 23 local governments and 255 wards must operate within the confines of the law, respect the rights of citizens, and maintain a visible but friendly posture.

“They will work in close coordination with conventional security forces, acting as force multipliers to extend the reach of the state’s security apparatus to every corner of Kaduna State.

While assuring the public of the service’s readiness across all twenty-three local government areas, Commander Retired CP Ali Audu Dabigi issued a passionate appeal to all residents of Kaduna State to view security as a shared responsibility and to cooperate fully with all security agencies operating in the state.