Security Push: Benue Trains 300 Civil Guards, Throws Weight Behind State Police
The government of Benue State has commenced the training of 300 civil protection guards as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots security across the state.
Officials said the initiative is designed to support local security architecture and improve response to threats affecting communities, particularly in rural areas.
The state government also reaffirmed its strong support for the establishment of state police, arguing that decentralised policing remains key to tackling insecurity more effectively.
Authorities noted that the newly recruited guards will work closely with existing security agencies to enhance intelligence gathering and community-based surveillance.
Security experts have long advocated for state policing in Nigeria, citing the limitations of a centralised system in addressing localised security challenges.
The training programme is expected to equip the recruits with basic security skills, discipline, and operational knowledge necessary to assist in maintaining peace and order.
The move comes amid ongoing concerns over security in parts of the state, with the government insisting that proactive measures are necessary to safeguard lives and property.
Source: Watchtower Media