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From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
The Gombe State government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory tenant profiling framework as part of intensified measures to strengthen internal security across the state.
The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the State, Zubairu Muhammad Umar, disclosed this while briefing journalists shortly after an expanded security meeting presided over by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
According to the Commissioner, the state will institutionalise a standardised tenant information template to be completed by all landlords, house agents, and property owners whenever a new tenant takes up residence in Gombe State. He explained that the Ministry of Justice will design the template and circulate it to relevant stakeholders involved in property rentals.
Umar stated that the policy will be backed by law, making it compulsory for comprehensive personal details of every tenant entering the state to be captured and properly documented. Copies of the completed forms will be forwarded to the Gombe State Security Traffic and Environmental Corps (GOSTEC), while a central registry will be maintained to store the records.
He noted that the registry would serve as a critical reference point for security agencies in the event of security breaches or when background information on individuals becomes necessary for intelligence and investigation purposes.
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“The objective is proactive security management. This is about knowing who lives where and ensuring that law enforcement agencies have access to reliable data when the need arises,” the Attorney-General said.
The Commissioner also raised concerns over security reports highlighting the non-cooperative attitude of operators of scrap businesses. He revealed that security agencies have expressed frustration over the fragmented structure of the sector, noting that the existence of multiple associations and unions within the trade has made coordination and engagement difficult.
He announced that the state has decided to place a ban on the business pending the identification of a unified platform by the operators. According to him, the lack of single leadership has hindered effective information sharing and compliance with security directives, thereby limiting the ability of security agencies to stay ahead of potential threats.
He assured that the state government will engage the relevant stakeholders to address the gaps, warning that stricter regulatory measures may be introduced to ensure full cooperation in the interest of the safety and well-being of the state.
