Nigeria, June 17 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards for Katsina State, in a move aimed at strengthening security operations in forest communities and areas vulnerable to bandit attacks.

Governor Dikko Radda disclosed the approval on Tuesday while briefing journalists after a meeting with Islamic clerics and other stakeholders on efforts to tackle insecurity in the state.

The development comes as Katsina continues to battle banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling across several local government areas, particularly in communities bordering forests that have long served as hideouts for armed groups.

"I want to appreciate Mr President for approving our request to recruit 1,000 young, able-bodied m...