Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has promised to fully support the families of the State Community Protection Guards (CPG) members who lost their lives in the fight against banditry.
Twenty Community Protection Guards (CPG) were honoured with gallantry medals for their exceptional performance on Thursday at the government house in Gusau.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, revealed that the decorated guards performed exceptionally well.
According to the statement, the decorated guards were led by Brig. General Lawal Bature Mohammed, the state commandant of the Community Protection Guards.
The Governor decorated the 20 Community Protection Guards (CPGs) for performing extraordinarily well in discharging their duties, at the frontline fighting bandits to ensure the return of peace in Zamfara State.”
During his speech, Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated his administration’s dedication to the welfare of the guards and pledged full support for the families of those who lost their lives.
The Statement read in part: “Consider decorating you as a way to motivate you to do more in this significant sacrifice that you are undertaking.
“We can’t compensate you for your service to the state and humanity; all we can do is encourage and motivate you for your gallantry.
The Commandant of the Community Protection Guards, Brigadier General Lawal Mohammed said that the 20 guards were selected from various local government areas of the state based on their performances.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
