By: Adelowo Oladipo Minna
Commissioner for Homeland Security, Barr. Morice Magaji, has disclosed that the Niger State Government has found out critical gaps in community trust and information sharing as key challenges in the fight against insecurity.
The commissioner stated this over the weekend in Minna during a press briefing held to mark the Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago- led dministration’s third anniversary.
According to Barr. Maurice Magaji, “one of the major challenges remains the issue of informants who compromise intelligence or sell out their communities, thereby weakening security operations and eroding public confidence.
Magaji explained further that the administration has responded by building a structured framework to restore trust between citizens and security agencies, with emphasis on confidentiality and the protection of shared intelligence.
He said, “We noticed gaps, especially in confidence within communities and in information sharing. That is why we had to come up with a framework to build the confidence of our people.”
Barr.Magaji noted that, under the directive of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the state has adopted a proactive security posture aimed at anticipating threats and ensuring it remains ahead of emerging security risks.
He further explained that a standing security committee comprising relevant agencies has been established and meets regularly to assess challenges and coordinate responses across the state.
The commissioner stressed that traditional institutions have been fully integrated into the security architecture as the first line of intelligence gathering, while community advocacy has been intensified to encourage residents to report suspicious activities such as unusual stockpiling of food items, fuel, and other essentials.
Also, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Obed Nuhu Nana, said the briefing was organised to showcase key achievements recorded by the administration over the past three years.
He said government efforts remain focused on sustainable growth, economic prosperity, and inclusive development, while urging journalists to maintain objectivity in their reportage in the interest of peace and unity.
He said, “the purpose of this briefing is to showcase the achievements recorded by this administration over the past three years and to highlight ongoing efforts toward repositioning the state for sustainable development.”
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