By Uzo Amadi In a landmark move to decentralize and strengthen security architecture across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently authorized State Governments to establish armed and professionally trained Forest Guard Units. This directive comes at a time when the nation continues to grapple with escalating insecurity particularly in rural and forested areas where banditry, kidnapping, and illegal activities have become rampant. The authorization offers a vital opportunity for States to take charge of their internal security, yet many State governments have yet to act decisively. For years, Nigerians have…
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