Bauchi State government says it will empower local hunters to compliment the effort of security agencies in effective community policing in the state, which it says will ensure lasting peace in the society.
The state governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed made the disclosure on Saturday, during the annual Salala festival day organized by Baushe Hunters held at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Square Bauchi.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Ladan Salihu, the governor said empowering the local hunters will enable them compliment the efforts of security agencies in the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Bauchi state.
He said the current insecurity in the country requires the support of local hunters which he says will assist in local policing in the state.
Governor Bala Mohammed pledged to provide the necessary support to the local hunters to ensure crime free society.
“I commend the organizers of this occasion for selecting Bauchi as the venue of the program, I implore you to discharge your assigned responsibilities in accordance with the constitution.
“We will provide you with office accommodation and vehicles as requested, this will no doubt ensure effective service delivery.”
The National Chairman, Hunters Association, Malam Mohammed Usman Tole said the event is to enable the members share ideas on the new methods of operations.
Mohammed Usman Tole assured the governor of their support in order to address the evolving security problems and criminal activities in the state.
He called for unity and understanding among the members of the group, which he says will enable them support the security agencies in the state.
