Nigerian Army Donates Walkie-Talkies to Civilian Joint Task Force in Zamfara

Nigerian Army Donates Walkie-Talkies to Civilian Joint Task Force in Zamfara

In an effort to enhance the cordial Civil-Military Cooperation and strengthen security in Zamfara State, the Commander, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed donated 100 sets of BAOFENG Communication Radios (Walkie talkies) to members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in a brief ceremony at Headquarters, 1 Brigade Gusau Zamfara State

In his remarks, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed said the donation of the Baofeng Radios is 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 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 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 to 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 on 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 recognizing the efforts of the CJTF. Saying they earlier received motorcycles from the commander to support their operations. He therefore 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.

YAHAYA IBRAHIM ARAMA,
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
1 Brigade Nigerian Army

30 August 2023