Authorities in Plateau State say the unconventional securityapparatus, known as vigilante have been playing a vital role in enforcing the
full compliance of lockdown directives issued by the state government lastweek.In an exclusive interview with WikkiTimes, Sani Kachalla theJos North LGA commandant of VGN, said “the level of people’s compliance inabiding by the lockdown directives is commendable, so far, within myjurisdiction, there is no any record of violation.
“Abiding by the directives is necessary looking at howravaging the pandemic is, it kills scores of people globally and still counting.
“Despite that no case has so far been recorded inPlateau, the measures taken by the government is on track, because the virushas no cure and even if it has, prevention is better than cure”, he said.
“We’re asked to fully participate in the exercise looking at the fact that the conventional security forces lack the manpower to be all around and ensure the compliance, the VGN know all nooks and crannies of the city center”
Responding to WikkiTimes on the efforts of VGN, a policeofficer who spoke on condition of anonymity for he’s not authorized to speak onbehalf of the force, “the efforts put in place by the unconventionalsecurity is highly commendable, if not for their efforts, we’ll find itdifficult in seeing the success of the lockdown directives.”
Recall that, VGN and Neighborhood Watch was formed duringthe incessant unrest in Jos and environs which necessitated youth to organisethemselves in defense of their environment against perceived enemies.
Our correspondent who went round the city reports that the full participation of neighborhood Watch group and Vigilante Groups of Nigeria, VGN in maintaining law and order was shown to be effective.
