Nigeria, Dec. 28 -- Kebbi State has strengthened its security architecture with the graduation of 819 National Forest Guards trained to protect forest reserves and curb criminal activities across the state. The guards completed an intensive nine-week training programme at Kalgo Local Government Area, where they were drilled in early warning systems, patrol operations, ambush tactics, and the handling of AK-47 rifles. The training was jointly supervised by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and the military, underscoring a coordinated approach to security. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on Saturday, Deputy Governor Umar Tafida called on communities and traditional rulers to cooperate fully with the newly...