Dr. Goni, made the clarification during a media chat with journalists in his office on Wednesday in Abuja
He explained that the Forest Guard concept, domiciled in the Federal Ministry of Environment through the national Park Service, aims to revive a dormant initiative to combat insecurity in the country. By reviving this concept, the President seeks to foster collaboration between the federal and state governments to gather intelligence and share it with relevant government organizations, ultimately maintaining peace and security in forest reserves and protected areas.