Kebbi Government Begins Building PMF Base in Zuru to Bolster Security

The Kebbi State Government has begun building a new Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Zuru as part of its strategy to bolster security and address banditry and other criminal activities in the state’s southern region.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris‑Zuru, announced the development in a statement released to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.

He said the project fulfills Governor Nasir Idris’s pledge made during his recent visit to Zuru and follows his directive for security agencies to review and strengthen their operational strategies in response to the state’s security challenges.

Governor Idris officially launched the project by handing over the land earmarked for the facility to the contractor in a ceremony held in Zuru.

The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, represented the governor at the event and performed the symbolic handover, while Divisional Police Officer Chief Superintendent of Police Abubakar Ambursa accepted the land on behalf of the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police.

According to the state government, establishing the PMF base will enhance security presence and improve responses to banditry and other criminal activities in Kebbi South.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Emir of Zuru praised the state government for supporting security agencies and prioritising residents’ safety.

He noted that the government had continued to provide logistics and other support to security personnel to strengthen their operations across the state.

The monarch expressed confidence that the new PMF base would strengthen efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other crimes across the seven local government areas of Kebbi South.

Authorities said the facility is expected to improve rapid‑response capabilities, enhance intelligence gathering, and increase the deployment of security personnel to vulnerable communities.

The ceremony was attended by Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area Alhaji Muhammad Bala Isah, traditional rulers and senior government officials.