Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has entered into a strategic security partnership with G-Safety, a Chinese global security consortium, to strengthen the state’s fight against banditry and the notorious Lakurawa terror group.
According to a statement from the governor’s office, the agreement represents a “strategic collaboration on intelligence and technology” aimed at enhancing surveillance and operational efficiency for security agencies across the state.
The development follows months of persistent attacks by bandits and armed gangs in several local government areas of Kebbi and other parts of the Northwest.
During a meeting held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, Governor Idris hosted a delegation from G-Safety to discuss intelligence sharing, advanced surveillance systems, and real-time response mechanisms.
“We invited them to advise and work with us so that our security agencies can understand and respond effectively to challenges facing some parts of the state,” Governor Idris said.
“We want to hear what they have to offer, agree on workable terms, and, if convinced, collaborate to achieve lasting peace.”
A security consultant with G-Safety, Ahmed Saleh Junior, said the firm operates in over 36 countries, providing comprehensive intelligence and surveillance solutions to governments and institutions.
He explained that the company’s intervention in Kebbi would complement ongoing military and federal operations in the Northwest.
“Our role is to support these efforts by providing advanced intelligence and technological systems that will help people sleep with their two eyes closed,” Saleh said.
He revealed that G-Safety plans to install a state-of-the-art digital intelligence collection and collation system to improve coordination among federal and state security agencies.
According to him, the new platform would generate real-time data and actionable intelligence to enhance rapid response and inter-agency collaboration.
Security observers believe the move highlights Kebbi State’s increasing reliance on external technical expertise as insecurity continues to escalate across parts of Northern Nigeria despite heavy federal security deployments.
