Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that the Federal Government has agreed to establish additional military bases in some local government areas of the state following the recent infiltration of armed bandits into parts of Kano.
It will be recalled that some local government areas ,very close to neighbouring states,have been witnessing armed banditry ,causing untimely death of innocent citizens as well injuring many residents of the affected areas
Some of these local government areas, that the state government have in mind to establish these military bases ,are Shanono,Bichi,Gwarzo ,Doguwa ,Tundun wada and other areas prone to banditry attacks
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Taju Usman, disclosed this after a meeting held on September 5, 2026, between the governor and the 44 Local Government Council chairmen, Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Accountant-General of the state.
According to him, the meeting extensively deliberated on security, infrastructure and human capital development, with participants resolving to strengthen the security architecture across the state.
The commissioner said Governor Yusuf had already met with the Minister of Defence, with both agreeing on the need to establish additional military bases in local government areas identified as prone to security challenges.
He explained that the new bases would complement the existing security architecture comprising the Nigeria Police Force, Neighbourhood Watch and Forest Guards.
He said the initiative was designed to strengthen security, facilitate rapid response to threats, protect communities and safeguard lives and property in affected areas.
On infrastructure and education, Usman disclosed that contracts for the establishment and provision of Computer-Based Test and Information and Communication Technology centres in each of the 44 local government areas had been awarded, with work expected to commence immediately.
He said the project, valued at N27.8 billion, would provide students with improved access to internet facilities for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations and other computer-based examinations.
The commissioner also announced that the meeting resolved to provide one rural ambulance to each ward across the state to improve access to emergency and basic healthcare services.
He added that two drivers would be employed for each ambulance, with preference given to qualified residents of the respective wards.
According to him, the state government also plans to establish electric vehicle charging points at strategic locations within the Kano metropolis as a pilot project, which would be expanded based on the outcome of the initiative.
Usman further said the installation of solar-powered streetlights in the 44 local government areas would commence immediately, following facilitation by Honourable Abba Bichi.
He said the streetlight project was aimed at improving public lighting, strengthening security and promoting sustainable development across the state.
The commissioner disclosed that the government also agreed to appoint 50 special reporters for each local government area, as well as 35 advisers for the local government chairmen, with 15 positions allocated to members of the former APC structure.
He said the appointments were intended to strengthen grassroots engagement, communication and effective administration.
On women empowerment, Usman said the new and improved monthly women empowerment programme would continue immediately, with the objective of promoting economic empowerment, self-reliance and improved livelihoods among women across Kano State.
The commissioner said the resolutions reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Government and the 44 Local Government Councils to strengthening security, infrastructure, human capital development, grassroots governance and the welfare of residents.
He urged all relevant ministries, departments, agencies, local government councils and other stakeholders to ensure the immediate and effective implementation of the resolutions.
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