Security Unit

Yusuf Musa

Officer-In-Charge, IAR.

Mal. Yusuf Musa was employed on 27^th July, 1993 as security personnel with the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

The positions held are:-

He was the operation officer of the institute security unit as at 2006 to 2016 and move to the main campus as a 2i/c zonal commander zone “B” academic area from there he was transferred to the Headquarter Security Division as 2i/c provost, also became the provost officer security division A.B.U. from there to officer in-charge I.R.S Kano leaving Kano move to O/C A.B.U. phase II from phase II then to I.A.R as O/C farm then move to Head of Security C.E.R.T from C.E.R.T to O/C security Institute for I.A.R/A.B.U. Zaria to date.

History

The IAR Security Unit has been established to enforce laws rigorously within the university and decisively safeguard the lives and properties of all IAR community members. Students are the backbone of this community; without research, there can be no academic or non-academic staff, nor any local business owners. While IAR is recognized as a safe and conducive environment for learning, it is not immune to everyday challenges and minor crimes such as theft, criminal trespass, assault, and fraud. Fortunately, serious crimes, including murder, armed robbery, rape, organized crime, kidnapping, and terrorism, are exceptionally rare. To address current national security challenges, we have reinforced our security network. Our security staff are authorized to stop, check, and demand identification from any individual they reasonably suspect, whether a student or staff member. This proactive measure ensures we maintain a secure atmosphere at all times. Our security unit is dedicated to upholding peace, resolving disputes among students and staff, and protecting lives and property while enforcing the rules and regulations of IAR without exception. To achieve our mission effectively, the security unit comprises several essential subdivisions: the Operations Office, Patrol Unit, Investigation Unit, Intelligence Unit, Provost, and Hunters Unit.

Vision

Our vision is clear: to deliver a safe and secure environment through aggressive and continuous patrols, meticulous supervision, and the implementation of robust security measures that foster a conducive atmosphere for learning and research at IAR now and into the future.

Mission

Our mission is unequivocal: to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and research visitors. We will relentlessly pursue this mission with a community-centric approach, vigorous patrols, constant monitoring of our critical infrastructure, and effective crime prevention and awareness programs. Collaboration with external security agencies and community organizations is not just an option; it is a necessity to fulfill our mission as mandated by the Officer-in-Charge.

Justification

The security unit places significant emphasis on justifying security decisions within the context of the institute. This justification is generally believed to be influenced by management considerations and achieved through various managerial techniques. The security decision-making process should be transparent and verifiable, from the articulation of goals and objectives to the definition of criteria and value units.

Goals

Ø To guarantee the safety and security of the IAR community and its immediate surroundings.

Ø To systematically address all security needs of IAR.

Ø To prevent potentially violent situations through proactive intelligence.

Ø To coordinate and strengthen safety and security strategies in collaboration with other security agencies in Zaria.

Activities

We are committed to safeguarding lives and properties through relentless patrolling, surveillance, and monitoring. We will rigorously enforce laws and regulations to protect the life, facilities, and research farms of IAR from unwanted intrusions and acts of vandalism.

Challenges

We face significant challenges, including inadequate manpower and insufficient equipment to confront evolving security threats. Our security personnel often operate with limited resources, such as relying on sticks (PR24) while confronting criminals armed with advanced weapons. Furthermore, organizing intelligence units and ensuring the welfare of our security staff are critical challenges that we must overcome decisively.