The Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) in Adamawa State has expressed its readiness to provide the needed support to troops of the 23 Brigade.
According to the Nigerian Army, this supports its commitment to crush all forms of criminality in the country.
This was made known on 22 February 2024, when the Commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services in the state, Mr Aminu Hammanjoda Furo paid the Brigade Commander a courtesy visit at the Headquarters 23 Brigade, Gibson Jalo Cantonment Yola, the Adamawa State capital.
Mr Aminu Furo stated that the Hunters and Forest Security Services was formed to promote peace and security of law-abiding citizens of Adamawa, especially in remote communities where security presence is limited.
A statement signed by Lt. Adebayo Samuel Adewumi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, HQ 23 Brigade on Thursday said Furo expressed the readiness of the organization to provide the troops of 23 Brigade with timely security information that will aid timely response of troops to flush out miscreants who use the forests as their hideouts to commit heinous acts.
Responding, the Commander 23 Brigade, Brigadier General Paul Kefas Zawaya commended the activities of hunters and reassured them of his support to the organization.
He highlighted that 23 Brigade is committed to wider consultation to collaborate with individuals, groups or organizations to deliver the mandate of a peaceful society.
Brigadier General Zawaya further commended the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his foresight in ensuring the hunters complement the security agencies in fighting all forms of criminalities in the state.
He also charged the members of the organization to be neutral, fair, just and never victimize innocent citizens. However, he reemphasised the significance of timely information sharing with security agencies on the activities of miscreants.
The visit was anchored by a group photograph with members of the organization.