Group Seeks Intelligence Training For Traditional Rulers

Citizens for Peace and First Aid Mission of Nigeria (CFPFAMN), a voluntary organisation specialising in security services, rescue and emergency management, has asked the federal government to initiate a regular security intelligence training for traditional rulers in the country.

The commander-general of the body, Colonel Igwe Ibila Amara (rtd), who made the call yesterday, said the proposed training would deepen the knowledge of traditional rulers on how to respond to security challenges in their respective domains.

He said a basic security awareness training for monarchs who serve as the closest contacts to the grassroots would enable them become key players in intelligence gathering while also  creating synergy that could directly contribute to national security.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the revalidation and registration of CFPFAMN membership, Col. Amara also urged Nigerians to prioritise personal security and community awareness in their daily activities to complement government efforts in achieving lasting peace, especially in areas plagued by insecurity.

He noted that individual and community consciousness is a critical element in the success of any security system, a concept already embraced by international communities.

Addressing the topic of partnerships, CG Amara highlighted that CFPFAMN has been collaborating with government agencies and security organizations for over a decade to ensure peace and rescue missions across the country.

He recalled examples from the COVID-19 lockdown when CFPFAMN members worked at checkpoints alongside police officers in Kaduna and other states.