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Kukah Centre trains 300 Katsina security personnel in rules of engagement

The Kukah Centre is conducting a week-long training for 300 personnel of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps. This initiative, part of the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria SPRiNG programme implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, focuses on Standard Operating Procedures, human rights protection, and alternative dispute resolution. Participants are drawn from all 34 local government areas of Katsina State. The training addresses the ongoing violence in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West and North-Central regions, and the increasing reliance on community-based security outfits. The Katsina State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Fadila Dikko, commended the organisers, urging participants to apply the knowledge gained. Ukoha Ukiwo, Team Lead of the SPRiNG programme, highlighted its focus on improving service delivery in peace, security, and justice institutions, promoting women and youth participation, supporting livelihoods, and addressing farmer-herder conflicts. SPRiNG has also partnered with the Katsina State Government on capacity building for traditional rulers and female traditional leaders, and supported ministries in conflict management. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, described the training as timely. Project Manager Bamber Terseer stated the project aims to strengthen community security structures and enhance coordination among security actors. Commander-General of the