Nigeria, May 15 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the establishment of a national forest guard system, aimed at securing the country's 1,129 forest reserves from terrorists and criminal gangs.

The initiative, which is a collaborative effort between the federal and state governments, will see thousands of young Nigerians employed as forest guards.

The forest guards will undergo rigorous training and will be equipped with firearms to enable them to tackle security challenges in the forests effectively.

The Office of the National Security Adviser and the Ministry of Environment will oversee the recruitment and training process, ensuring that the forest guards are well-trained and effective in their duties.

The ...