Bosede Olufemi

The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments to strengthen its operational capacity to protect forests and curb criminal activities across the state.

KANO FOCUS reports that the State Commander of the Service, Abdullahi Al’ameen, made the appeal at a security summit held in Kano, where he called for full legal recognition and improved logistical support for the organisation.

Al’ameen reaffirmed the commitment of the NFSS to enhancing national security through closer collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS).

He explained that the summit was organised simultaneously across the 36 states of the federation to promote intelligence-driven operations within Nigeria’s security architecture.

According to him, the forum was designed to provide a platform for the DSS to educate NFSS personnel on intelligence collation, analysis, dissemination, and the proper handling of classified information.

“The summit will also focus on the roles of intelligence officers during ambush situations and other security operations,” he said.

The commander disclosed that officers from the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State participated in the summit, pledging their continued commitment to safeguarding communities.

Al’ameen urged participants to effectively apply the knowledge acquired at the summit in order to contribute meaningfully to national security efforts.

He also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to support the NFSS in its quest for full recognition as part of the country’s security agencies, noting that the service has made sustained efforts to be formally integrated into Nigeria’s security framework.

Also speaking at the event, Assistant Commandant (Operations) of the DSS Kano Command, Mr. Sale, urged personnel not to relent in applying intelligence-driven strategies when apprehending suspects.

Ibrahim Khalil

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to sympathise with victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.

KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation is scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday to convey the President’s condolences to traders who reportedly lost billions of naira in the weekend inferno, the second fire incident at the market within two weeks.

According to a State House statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation will also pledge financial assistance on behalf of the Federal Government to support affected traders and facilitate the quick reopening of the market.

Members of the delegation include the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Senator Kawu Ismaila; and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Bichi.

Also on the team are the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar.

President Tinubu had earlier spoken by telephone with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to obtain firsthand information on the situation and express his condolences to traders and residents of the state.

The fire, which broke out on Saturday evening and raged into Sunday morning, caused extensive damage to what is regarded as Nigeria’s largest food market.

The President expressed concern that the latest incident occurred barely two weeks after a previous fire destroyed dozens of shops and properties at the same market. He has since ordered a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the recurrent market fires.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with traders and residents of Kano State following the devastating fire outbreak at Singer Market over the weekend.

KANO FOCUS reports that the fire, which reportedly started on Saturday evening and raged into Sunday morning, caused extensive damage to the popular food market, leaving many traders counting heavy losses.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the incident as tragic and deeply concerning.

According to the statement, President Tinubu had earlier contacted the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to obtain a situation report on the extent of the damage and ongoing response efforts.

The President expressed particular concern that the latest fire occurred less than two weeks after another inferno destroyed dozens of shops and properties at the same market.

He consequently directed that a comprehensive investigation be carried out to determine the causes of the recurring fires, which have repeatedly left traders in distress.

President Tinubu assured the affected traders of the Federal Government’s concern and emphasised the need for preventive measures to avert future occurrences.