Kano State launch security outfit to strengthen community safety and curb t€rrorist attacks in the state
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has officially launched the Neighbourhood Watch Corps (NWC), a state-controlled security outfit designed to tackle the escalating surge in banditry and gang-related violence.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Governor Yusuf announced the enrollment of an initial 2,000 personnel into the state’s security structure.
The first batch consists of 1,870 men and 130 women.
To ensure operational efficiency, the governor commissioned a fleet of 88 Hilux patrol vehicles and 440 motorcycles for the corps to be deployed across all 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to complement the efforts of federal security agencies.
Mr Yusuf confirmed that officers would be equipped with the necessary weapons to counter major crimes, particularly the rising banditry in the state’s remote localities.
In the urban area, the groups are believed to be primarily responsible for a surge in phone snatching, which has transitioned from petty theft into a lethal epidemic.
Attackers often stab their victims during encounters. They disguise themselves as commercial tricycle operators. Once a passenger enters, the driver diverts to a secluded area to rob them at knifepoint.
The new security initiative is expected to play a crucial role in curbing these urban crimes through increased surveillance and community-level presence.
