Joshua Osatimehin
Joshua Osatimehin is the Commandant General of the Nigerian Forest Security Service, advocating for the empowerment of local hunters to combat rising insecurity in Nigeria. He emphasizes the need for federal support and legislation to enable forest operatives to take decisive actions against criminal elements, highlighting their intimate knowledge of the terrain and the importance of local involvement in national security.
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Joshua Osatimehin said the delay was due to the need for careful planning and coordination.
Forest Guards Recruitment Stalled by Inter-Agency Rift
Nigeria· 2025-12-21
Joshua Osatimehin commended Oba Ogunwusi for the support the group has been receiving since 2016.
Tinubu Integrates Hunters into Nigeria SecurityNigeria· 2025-06-18
The Commandant General of the Nigerian Forest Security Service, Joshua Osatimehin, warned that failure to secure the forests would continue to pose a serious threat to national security.
Hunters seek FG backing for physical, spiritual warfareNigeria· 2025-04-26
