As e be now, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq don carry una mata give terrorists and kidnappers wey dey operate for Kwara State. He talk say dem must pack their load sharp-sharp or face serious wahala. Na serious matter sha, as the governor don declare say him go use all resources wey dey available to protect the people wey dey reside for the state.

As the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, dey yarn, e don make am clear say Federal Government serious to take back the territories wey these criminal elements don capture. E reassure Nigerians say dem go fit conquer this terrorism matter. Ribadu make dis statement during di graduation ceremony for over 7,000 forest guards wey go help the security agencies to gather intelligence and protect communities wey dey vulnerable to attack.

“Dis Forest Guards no be just ordinary people wey wear uniform. Dem be the first responders and community protectors, wey go dey help secure our territory,” na wetin Ribadu talk. E come add say dem go dey start duty immediately and dem go dey collect salary and allowance from day one. Na wetin we dey talk, as dem dey protect our forests, dem dey secure our lives.”

AbdulRazaq talk dis gist during di passing-out parade of about 1,000 newly trained forest guards for Ilorin. Him describe dis initiative as “game changer” wey go strengthen di state security. Him talk say at least 200 forest guards go dey deployed for each local government to secure dem forest areas and support local vigilantes.

“Message clear: terrorists get two options – pack waka or face dem consequences! We dey go on the offensive because our people deserve peace,” na wetin AbdulRazaq yan. Him come make am known say dis deployment go make criminals either run come out for Kwara or collect serious punishment.

The governor no forget to commend President Bola Tinubu for the steps wey e dey take to reclaim our forests and to boost public safety. E come add say di forest guards go work hand-in-hand with conventional forces to tackle dis wahala from all angles.

Ribadu, wey also dey there represented by the DSS Assistant Director-General, Femi Shotayo, explain say dis Presidential Forest Guards initiative na collaboration between the federal and state government. Dem dey pilot dis project for states like Adamawa, Borno, Kwara, Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto, and Yobe.

“Di guards get double function: protect Nigeria forests and help tackle banditry, insurgency, and terrorism,” na wetin Ribadu line talk. E cautioned the guards to follow the rules of engagement and respect human rights as dem begin their work. “This oath wey una go take na serious matter – protect lives, property, and uphold discipline,” he emphasize.

Highlights of di ceremony no gree dull, as dem show tactical demonstrations wey showcase how dem go confront kidnapping, cattle rustling, and illegal mining. Na serious commitment from them side be this o! Kwara State don set di pace and everybody dey expect wetin go happen next. We dey wish dem all di best as dem begin dis new chapter to bring security back to di state.