Nigeria Forest Security Service is recruiting

The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) whose bill was recently passed by the Senate on the 27th of March, 2025, is now recruiting.

Nigerians are advised rush now and get recruited.

Graduates and non-graduates are now being recruited.

About NFSS

The Nigerian Hunter & Forest Security Service (NHFSS) has emerged as a significant player in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. Established to safeguard the country’s forests, wildlife, and natural resources, NHFSS has gradually evolved into a broader security force addressing some of the nation’s most pressing challenges, such as insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and illegal logging.

Originally created to monitor forest activities and protect wildlife, NHFSS now plays an instrumental role in maintaining peace and security, particularly in Nigeria’s rural and forested regions. These areas have often been breeding grounds for armed groups, including Boko Haram, Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP), and various bandit gangs that exploit the vast forests as hideouts.

NHFSS works alongside the military and other security agencies to combat insurgency, especially in North-East Nigeria and Igboland (South East) where Boko Haram and ISWAP operate. The service helps track insurgents through dense forests and assists in coordinating ambushes and intelligence gathering. In regions like North-West Nigeria, North-Central Nigeria, and South East Nigeria where kidnapping has become rampant, NHFSS operatives provide crucial support in tracking and rescuing victims.

NHFSS has helped weaken the grip of notorious bandits in states like Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna, areas that have witnessed a surge in rural violence. By monitoring forest routes, NHFSS disrupts the movement of bandit gangs and assists in securing farming communities. NHFSS leverages local knowledge and community engagement to gather real-time intelligence, providing crucial insights to other security agencies.

The NHFSS operates through a well-structured system comprising various units, including a Counter-Terrorism Unit, Operations Unit, and Intelligence Unit. The service has made considerable progress in curbing illegal activities in forests and contributing to overall national security. However, it faces significant challenges, including underfunding, lack of modern equipment, and inadequate training for some operatives.

NHFSS works closely with other security agencies like the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. This cooperation is vital in coordinating large-scale operations and ensuring that forested regions are not safe havens for criminal activities.

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