…The task force was officially inaugurated by the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, on behalf of Governor Uba Sani, at the Council Chambers of the Deputy Governor’s Office, Kashim Ibrahim House
WED JUNE 11 2025-theGBJournal| In response to escalating urban crime including violent attacks, phone snatching, and the rise of gangsterism, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated a Special Joint Task Force on Community Policing and Drug Control.
The task force was officially inaugurated by the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, on behalf of Governor Uba Sani, at the Council Chambers of the Deputy Governor’s Office, Kashim Ibrahim House.
In her address, Dr. Balarabe emphasized the administration’s commitment to public safety and crime prevention, stating firmly that “Kaduna City will not become a haven for gangsters.”
“The situation we have found ourselves in, though regrettable, can be surmounted with diligence, dedication, and commitment on the part of all relevant stakeholders and community members,” she said.
The newly inaugurated task force, which will be coordinated by the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, is composed of operatives from key federal and state security and enforcement agencies, including:
-Nigerian Police Force (lead agency)
-Department of State Services (DSS)
-Nigerian Army
-Nigerian Air Force
-Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
-National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
-Nigerian Immigration Service
-Nigerian Customs Service
-Operation Fushin KADA
-Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA)
Dr. Balarabe explained that the surge in urban crime is linked to various socio-economic pressures and urbanization, noting that while progress has been made against rural banditry, criminal activities are now shifting into cities.
“What we are beginning to experience amounts to a form of urban terrorism, and we should not allow it to take root,” she warned.
She noted that the task force has a clear and unambiguous mandate: to root out all forms of crime and drug abuse in Kaduna’s urban areas, restore law and order, and rebuild public confidence in security institutions.
Emphasizing collaboration and civic responsibility, the Deputy Governor called on residents to support the task force’s work by reporting known hideouts of drug dealers, criminal gangs, and handlers of stolen goods.
“Our communities must reject a culture of silence. If you see something untoward in your neighborhoods, please endeavor to say something,” she urged.
She also charged members of the security task force to approach their duties with integrity, vigilance, and full commitment to the rule of law, warning against any form of compromise.
“This is a sacred duty deserving of full dedication. Together, we shall reclaim our streets, restore peace, and give our young people better alternatives than crime and addiction,” she concluded.
The Special Task Force will begin operations immediately, with inter-agency coordination and community engagement as key pillars of its strategy to make Kaduna State safer for all.
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