The Commander, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Gusau, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed has donated 100 sets of Baofeng Communication Radios (Walkie talkies) to members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
A statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Yahaya Arama, said the donation was done in a brief ceremony at the Headquarters, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Gusau, the state capital.
In a remark, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, said the donation of the Baofeng Radios is part of the Army’s Corporate Social Responsibilities to the host communities and to enhance the operational capacity of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the state.
“This is in an effort to enhance the cordial Civil-Military Cooperation and strengthen security in Zamfara State.”
He added that this will aid the CJTF to carry out their responsibilities in securing lives and property in their respective communities effectively.
Brigadier General Ahmed commended the efforts of the CJTF in protecting their community while urging them to make maximum good use of the communication gadgets to enhance their operational capacity and to ensure adequate protection of lives and property within the various communities in the state.
The Commander further reiterated the respect to human rights and urged the CJTF not to indulge in extra judicial killing while carrying out their responsibilities.
He also charged the CJTF on adequate information sharing amongst the Vigilantes in order to improve on their level of alertness in their communities.
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The Chairman, Civilian Joint Task Force, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed, appreciated the Commander of 1 Brigade for his noble gestures and recognizing the efforts of the CJTF saying they earlier received motorcycles from the commander to support their operations.
He assured the Commander that the Baofeng Communication Radios will greatly enhance their operational activities in the State and further assured that they will operate according to the laid down rules and regulations and respect to human rights.
