Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the Kaduna State Security Trust Fund Bill 2024 into law.
This bill repeals the previous State Security Trust Fund Law No. 22, 2018 which aims to enhance the effectiveness of security agencies in the state by deploying funds for training and retraining security personnel to respond to current and emerging security threats.
According to the statement signed by Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, funds will be allocated for Psychological Operations to win the support of the people. The law establishes a Board of Trustees to oversee the management of the fund, with a significant involvement of the private sector.
He said, “Unlike the repealed State Security Trust Fund Law 2018, the Kaduna State Security Trust Fund Law 2024 will be private sector driven.”
“Representatives of the private sector will play a prominent role in the management of the Fund. The private sector representatives will manage the Fund in collaboration with other critical stakeholders in the security sector. The new Law is also designed to align with global best practices. It is a model for other sub-nationals,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, Hon. Nasara Rabo, has rewarded Mr. Idris Ibrahim, a divisional Police Officer (DPO), with one million naira.
The reward came as recognition of Ibrahim’s integrity after he rejected a bribe from a suspected kidnapper to truncate an investigation. In a letter of recommendation issued on Monday by the Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Nasara Rabo, it was revealed the DPO arrested the kidnapper on 22nd January 2024.
His act of integrity garnered praise from local authorities, serving as an example of upholding the ethics of the police profession.
