No fewer than 50 Forest Guards have been deployed to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gatawa, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security operations in the area.

Military sources disclosed that the personnel reported to the FOB on June 17 and were formally documented before being integrated into ongoing security activities within the area of responsibility.

The Forest Guards arrived with 25 AK-56 rifles, 50 magazines, 4,500 rounds of 7.62 x 35mm special ammunition, 25 face masks, 10 whistles, one Global Positioning System (GPS) device and a first-aid kit.

According to the sources, the newly deployed personnel were subsequently taken through orientation, familiarisation and cadre activities designed to acquaint them with the operational environment and security procedures in the area.

The deployment is expected to bolster ongoing efforts by security agencies to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering and response capabilities in communities affected by security challenges within the Sabon Birni axis.

Security authorities expressed optimism that the integration of the Forest Guards would further strengthen collaboration among security stakeholders and contribute to sustaining peace and stability in the area. (Zagazola)