Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has inaugurated 550 recruits in the second batch of the Katsina Community Watch Corps.
This is coming barely over a year after the first batch of the corps was launched on October 10th last year.
The Governor, praised the role of traditional and religious institutions in the fight against insecurity, calling on the newly commissioned officers to continue engaging with these pillars of the community, leveraging their wisdom and influence to build trust and foster unity.
During the ceremony held at the College of Peace and Disaster Management, Babbar Ruga, Batsari Road, Katsina State, the Governor, underscored the role of traditional and religious institutions in the fight against insecurity.
The Governor also commended the dedication, sacrifice, and commitment of the new Community Watch Corps members, emphasising their crucial role in securing Katsina’s communities.
“Your courage and sense of responsibility are truly commendable. We are filling a vital gap that requires unwavering dedication, and for that, we are deeply grateful,” the Governor stated.
The Governor highlighted the strategic shift from a purely kinetic focus to a non-kinetic, collaborative strategy.
He explained that the community-driven approach is not just a strategy, but a vision to empower the people to take ownership of their safety and well-being.
The Governor underscored the remarkable successes achieved over the past year, including a significant decrease in crime rates in areas where the Community Watch Corps have been active.
The Governor while expressing deepest condolences to the loved ones who have lost their life in the fight against insecurity, urged the graduates to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect for human rights, serving as ambassadors of the state’s collective aspiration for peace and prosperity.
