Unpaid Security Operatives Sparks Concern In Kano
In Kano State, more than 2,000 members of the Security Neighbourhood Watch Corps are yet to receive salaries months after deployment, raising concern among residents and observers.
The operatives, engaged to support community policing across all 44 local government areas, have continued working despite the delay. The development has drawn criticism towards the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The situation began after the corps, launched in December 2025, started operations without consistent pay. Reports indicate that the personnel have gone over three months without salaries.
Many of them say they now rely on loans and support from relatives to survive while still carrying out their duties daily.
To manage the crisis, affected operatives have continued reporting for duty, though frustration is growing.
The corps, made up of over 2,000 members, was introduced with vehicles and motorcycles to boost response across the state. However, the delay in welfare support is beginning to affect morale among the personnel.
Residents warn that the issue could weaken security efforts if not resolved quickly. There are fears that unpaid workers may lose motivation or become vulnerable to misconduct.
Calls are increasing for the state government to settle the arrears and stabilise the situation before it affects public safety further.
