In an effort to enhance cordial Civil-Military Cooperation and strengthen security in Zamfara State, 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) at Headquarters, 1 Brigade Gusau Zamfara State.
Making the donation, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed said the donation of the Baofeng Radios was part of his Corporate Social Responsibilities to the host communities and to enhance the operational capacity of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the state.
He added that this would assist the CJTF to carry out their responsibilities in securing lives and properties in their respective communities effectively.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim Arama quoted as saying that
Brigadier General Ahmed commended the efforts of the CJTF in the roles they have been playing in protecting their community and urged 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 their various communities in the state.
The Commander further reiterated the respect for human rights and urged the CJTF not to indulge in extra-judicial killing while carrying out their responsibilities.
He also charged the CJTF for adequate information sharing amongst the Vigilantes and to improve their level of alertness in their communities.
The Chairman Civilian Joint Task Force, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed thanked the Commander 1 Brigade for his noble gestures and for recognizing the efforts of the CJTF.
Earlier, they had also received motorcycles from the commander to support their operations.
He, therefore, assured the Commander that the Baofeng Communication Radios would greatly enhance their operational activities in the State and further assured that they would operate according to the laid down rules and regulations and respect human rights.
