COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH OTHER SECURITY AGENTS PAYING OFF- CG GONI
Oru Leonard
National Park Service Conservator General, Dr Ibrahim Musa Goni has said that the collaborative efforts with other securiry agents are paying off and will effectively degrade the activities of bandits and other criminal elements within our Parks and the surrounding communities.
Goni stated this in an online press conference held today to brief Journalists on the recent joint patrol embarked upon by the Service and other securiry agencies at Kaiji Lake National Park.
These collaborations, which are a continuing exercise, would help to speedily restore peace and stability at our Parks, the host communities and Nigeria as a whole.
On August 12 and 13, 2021 the Service Rangers in collaboration with security agencies and local vigilantes carried out a successful routine joint patrol at the park where a lot of bandits were neutralized and several illegal loggers arrested.
The CG who said the activity is often carried out with personnel of these agencies with the aim to nip in the bud any suspected criminal activities noted that the operation was successful because of the vital information shared to the Service as it is a crucial role every person in Nigeria should play. “It is pivotal in decisively checking the activities of criminals”, he added.
Dr Goni disclosed that about twenty (20) number of illegal loggers who had different sizes of trucks, some articulated trucks, loaded with timber were arrested by the joint patrol team. He trespassers will eventually be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the land.
He further noted that the Park National Service, just like other forest reserves, has challenges such as illegal poaching, grazing, logging and fishing, and have remained committed to attaining the desired status of a tourist destination for legal visitors.
According to him, “We will always evaluate, re-strategise and reinvigorate our ongoing operations to stem the tide of growing security threats around the Parks and adjoining communities.
“I appreciate the Army, Police, DSS, Civil Defence, the vigilante and indeed the people of Borgu Emirate for their support and cooperation.
“I thank them all for their sacrifices and dedication toward curtailing banditry and other security challenges bedeviling our Parks.
“We, therefore, call for continuous support from our host communities in this fight against illegal activities at our Parks and their environs.
“I urge Nigerians not to rest on their oars until normalcy is completely restored to our dear country.
“The Management of the Park is fully aware of the security situation of the areas within our legal jurisdiction and as such, we are closing ranks with other relevant stakeholders to curb the daunting challenges associated with our operations.
“I want to assure the public that the management of the Park will continue to strive very hard to keep the sanity and integrity of our Parks through our numerous strategies and modus operandi,” 
The names and details of the suspects announced by the CG include
List of cases prosecuted
1, Name of suspect: Francis Joseph & Tanko Musa
Date of Arrest: 20th July,2021
Area of Arrest: Kaima
Truck Plate Number: FF 78 XB
2 Name of suspect: Manniru Abubakar & Segun Opalere
Date of Arrest: 20th July,2021
Area of Arrest: Wawa
Truck Plate Number: FGE 62 ZS
3, Name of suspect :Danladi Garba & Ibrahim Sadik
Date of Arrest: 24th July,2021
Area of Arrest: Kale
Truck Plate Number: SUL 230 SP
4, Name of suspect: Alhaji Musa Dorayi & Abdullahi Santana
Date of Arrest: 6th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kishi
Truck Plate Number: GGE 677 SK
5, Name of suspect: Shola Awojobe & Aliyu Baura
Date of Arrest: 6th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kishi
Truck Plate Number: JEG 935 SA
6, Name of suspect: Ibrahim Sadik Katsina & Babangida Jimeta
Date of Arrest: 6th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kishi
Truck Plate Number: GGF 923 AA
7, Name of suspect: Yau Chairman & Mohammad Datti
Date of Arrest: 6th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kishi
Truck Plate Number: MNA 43 ZY
8, Name of suspect: Alhaji Muktari Zaria & Musa Hassan
Date of Arrest: 11th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kishi
Truck Plate Number: SU 792 ZAR
9, Name of suspect: Babangida Aliyu & Buhari Mohd
Date of Arrest: 19th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kaima
Truck Plate Number: TO 523 KT
10, Name of suspect: Ayuba Mohammad & Adamu Gambo
Date of Arrest: 19th August,2021
Area of Arrest: Kaima
Truck Plate Number: SA 694 PKM
About the National Park Service.
Act 46 of 1999 is the legal instrument under which Parks and their offices are being administered, including the Head Office at Abuja. The seven National Parks are on the Exclusive Legislative List of the Constitution and are therefore controlled and managed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The nation’s premier National Park was established by the amalgamation of two former game reserves-Borgu and Zugurma with a total area of 5,340.82sq/kilomtres
It is a safe haven to some highly endangered species of wildlife and home to tourists.
