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Civilians take over security on streets

Civilian JTF on duty along Malali Area of Kaduna State
Civilian JTF on duty along Malali Area of Kaduna State
Some civilians in Kaduna state have joined the Nigeria Police Force to fight crime following an introduction of streets patrol.
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Some civilians in Kaduna state, North Western Nigeria have joined the Nigeria Police Force to fetch out bad eggs among themselves following an introduction of streets patrol.

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Pulse gathered that the introduction of Civilian Joint Task Force in most of the Hausa speaking communities followed unrest in the area that has led to the killing of many people.

The JTF, it was gathered, is making immense contribution leading to arrest of bad gangs, drug dealers and other groups carrying out nefarious activities in the state.

The Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) also known in Hausa Language as “Yan Kato da Goro,” according to Malam Shuaibu Sani, they are helping security forces to combat crimes within communities in Kaduna state.

The JTF members were sighted on duty by Pulse Camera at Malali Gabas, in Igabi Local Government Area. The youth in their hundreds, move from one street to another arresting suspected criminals.

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“We have the permission of the Police to carry out our duties” One of the members who don’t want his name mention said.

“Since our establishment we have assisted greatly in dealing with youth gangs that have being terrorizing communities within the metropolis” he added.

Pulse gathered that the local JTF most times move around alongside the police to arrest bad eggs in the communities.

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