Jigawa Hisbah trains security personnel in life-saving techniques to boost field operations and emergency response.
The Jigawa State Hisbah Board has successfully trained its security personnel in life-saving techniques and first aid. The capacity-building programme equips operatives for critical emergency response during daily field operations across the region, according to information published by punchng.
Held on Tuesday in Gumel, located within the Gumel Local Government Area, the training session formed a core part of the board,s monthly end-of-month lecture series. The initiative specifically aims to boost professionalism among operatives who work closely with local communities.
As a community-based moral and security support outfit, the agency regularly collaborates with the police and other authorities to maintain public order. Officials emphasized that providing immediate medical assistance before hospital arrival is vital for public safety, according to information published by punchng.
Essential medical response skills for Hisbah operatives
The Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Hisbah Board, Dauda Hadejia, briefed journalists after the event. He explained that the board deemed it necessary to equip personnel with basic medical response skills because they frequently act as first responders at accident scenes.
The training focused heavily on teaching operatives how to provide immediate assistance to victims of injury, fainting, or sudden road accidents. According to Dauda Hadejia, personnel must know how to stabilize individuals before transporting them to a medical facility.
Key emergency topics covered in Gumel training
During the session in Gumel, instructors covered a comprehensive list of critical medical emergencies. Operatives learned practical steps for handling various high-risk scenarios encountered during routine patrol and public engagement duties.
The curriculum included several vital life-saving procedures, such as:
- How to stop bleeding effectively
- How to handle someone who faints
- How to assist victims of snake or insect bites
- How to help someone with a fracture
- How to assist an epileptic patient and choking victims
- How to assist a woman in labour
Participant feedback on the life-saving initiative
Hisbah personnel participant Sani Umar shared his positive feedback after completing the course. He noted that the newly acquired knowledge transforms how officers handle distressing situations in public spaces and on local roads.
Another operative, Aminu Bello, described the lecture as timely and crucial for field officers. Both participants called on the state headquarters to extend the programme across all local government areas for a broader community impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jigawa State Hisbah Board?
The Jigawa State Hisbah Board is a community-based moral and security support outfit that maintains public order and responds to distress calls.
Why did Jigawa Hisbah train its personnel in first aid?
The agency trained its operatives in Gumel to equip them as effective first responders capable of saving lives during field emergencies.
What medical topics were covered during the training?
Instructors taught personnel how to stop bleeding, manage fractures, assist choking victims, and handle snakebites and labor emergencies.
Who announced the training programme details?
The Public Relations Officer of the board, Dauda Hadejia, briefed journalists regarding the capacity-building event.
