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By Zika Bobby
Bauchi State Government has appointed Danlami Ahmed Kawule as Commander-in-Chief of the Bauchi State Forest Guards to combact banditry and other criminal activities.
His appointment has been commended by security stakeholders.
Leading the support is Dr. John Metchie, who described Kawule’s emergence as “a strategic and timely decision that strengthens Bauchi State’s environmental and internal security architecture.”
Metchie, a security professional, said Kawule brings to the table a rare blend of doggedness, operational intelligence, and administrative depth, shaped by years of public and community service and hands-on leadership.
According to him, these qualities are critical at a time when forest security, environmental protection, and community safety are increasingly intertwined.
“Kawule is not just another Commander; he is a professional who understands security as a system, rooted in training, discipline, intelligence gathering, and community collaboration,” Metchie said.
He commended the new Bauchi Commander-in-Chief’s professional approach to operations and training, stressing that effective forestry security goes beyond enforcement to include capacity building, ethical conduct, and sustained engagement with local communities.
Metchie expressed confidence that under Kawule’s leadership, the forest guards will evolve into a more responsive, intelligence-driven, and professionally trained outfit in Bauchi, where he is also Commissioner for Housing and Environment.
He also described the appointment as a strong signal of the Bauchi State government’s resolve for security and to protect forest resources in line with the drive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, efficiently being delivered by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
