David Ogbebor

Benin City – The Edo State Government has announced that training for newly recruited Forest Guards will commence on Friday, June 5, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen security and forest protection across the state.

According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Rt. Hon. Festus Ebea, the six-week training programme will involve candidates who have successfully completed the profiling exercise conducted by the Department of State Services (DSS) and medical screening at the Edo Specialist Hospital.

The statement directed all eligible candidates to report to the Police Training School, Ogida Barracks, Benin City, on or before 5:00 p.m. on the commencement date.

The government advised the recruits to arrive with all required documentation and comply fully with the protocols of the training facility. It added that information regarding additional training centres would be communicated to participants upon arrival at the camp.

The training programme is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to enhancing internal security, protecting forest reserves, and curbing criminal activities within forested areas.

Candidates seeking further clarification have been advised to contact the Office of the Commissioner for Public Safety and Security.

The statement was signed by Rt. Hon. Festus Ebea, Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Edo State.