Insecurity: Kano deploys 2,000 neighbourhood watch corps

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday officially launched the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps, a newly established community-based security outfit aimed at strengthening grassroots safety across the state.

The passing-out parade and commissioning ceremony took place at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, where 2,000 trained operatives were unveiled.

The corps comprises 1,870 men and 130 women who will be deployed to all 44 local government areas to gather intelligence and help tackle crime, including banditry, drug abuse and thuggery in both urban and rural communities.

Governor Yusuf described the Neighbourhood Watch Corps as a key part of his administration’s strategy to ensure peace and security “in every corner of Kano State,” urging members to be disciplined, honest and committed to protecting their communities.

To support rapid response and widespread coverage, the state also unveiled 88 Toyota Hilux vehicles and 440 motorcycles for use by the watch personnel.

Yusuf pledged continued investment in security infrastructure, improved welfare for the corps and effective collaboration with conventional security agencies.

The commissioning was attended by dignitaries including Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, security chiefs, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, who commended the initiative as a vital contribution to local security and inter-state cooperation.