The Kebbi State Government has partnered with Gsafety, a China-based security firm, to combat banditry and the Lakurawa gangs.

Ahmed Sale Jnr, head of the firm, confirmed the latest development during a briefing on Wednesday.

According to him, Gsafety, which operates in 36 countries, specialises in advanced intelligence and digital surveillance to address security threats.

“We will deploy high technology through the collation of vital data as it affects the activities of armed bandits and Lakurawa,” Sale stated.

The firm will work alongside local and ward-level security forces in affected areas to enhance federal efforts through technological integration.

He noted that while progress has been made to curb insecurity, the lack of advanced technology has hindered these efforts.

“This is what we have come to provide in Kebbi State, the same way we have done in other countries. Our headquarters is in Beijing, China,” he said.