Jubilation as Nigerian Governor Recruits 600 Youths to Combat Phone Snatching, Thuggery
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf-led Kano state government has announced the recruitment of 600 youths
- Governor Yusuf's administration recruited the 600 youths into the Special Anti-Phone Snatching and VIP Protection Guards
- The Director of Public Relations and Enlightenment, Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Muhammad Idris, shared more details about the training organised for the youths
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Kano state - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf-led Kano state government has recruited 600 members for the Special Anti-Phone Snatching and VIP Protection Guards.
The Director of Public Relations and Enlightenment, Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Muhammad Idris, said the first batch of 380 volunteer youths has commenced training.
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Idris explained that the youths were recruited to tackle phone snatching, thuggery, and other related crimes in the state.
As reported by The Punch, he said the two-week intensive training is taking place at the Kano State Corporate Security Institute, Gabasawa.
He added that the training will equip the trainees with the necessary skills to assist in safeguarding lives and property across the state.
“The trainees represent the first batch of 600 volunteers recruited to serve as members of the Special Antiphone Snatching and VIP Protection Guards.
“The training is designed to equip the youths with the skills and discipline needed to support security agencies in maintaining peace and order across the state.”
The Commandant of the Kano State Corporate Security Institute, Zakirai Gabasawa, retired Captain Muhammad Bello Mai Gaskiya, said the programme will focus on phone snatching prevention, VIP protection, and defensive driving.
Gaskiya stated this while receiving the trainees on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Kano bans religious debates among praise singers
Recall that the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board (KSCB) banned all forms of religious debates in the state.
The board announced the prohibition of public debates among the praise singers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the state.
The executive secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, shared more details about the latest development.
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Kano takes action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Kano State government is proposing a new law to severely restrict the influx of internal immigrants, citing strains on security, the economy, and social services.
Officials argue that past efforts to house and care for migrants have failed, as many return to street begging.
The plan has, however, drawn mixed reactions, with some community leaders supporting it for security reasons, while aid workers warn it risks criminalizing poverty and urge a focus on addressing the root causes of migration.
Source: Legit.ng
