By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
Gombe State University (GSU) has deployed a state-of-the-art Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system across its main campus as part of measures to strengthen security and safeguard lives and property.
The university said the solar-powered, campus-wide surveillance network provides round-the-clock monitoring of the institution, covering pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle movements.
The system is linked to the University’s Central Security Control Room and complemented by an upgraded walkie-talkie communication network to facilitate rapid response to security incidents.
In a statement issued on Friday by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Hadu Naphtali Ligari, the Chief Security Officer, retired Lieutenant Commander Jafaru Kamara, described the project as a major boost to the institution’s security architecture.
Kamara commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sani Ahmed Yauta, and the university management for investing in the technology, noting that it would significantly improve surveillance, coordination, emergency response and incident investigation.
Speaking on the development, the Vice-Chancellor said the installation marks another milestone in the university’s efforts to provide a safe and conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.
According to Prof. Yauta, the CCTV system has already demonstrated its effectiveness in reviewing security incidents and supporting the work of the university’s security personnel.
He urged members of the Security Unit to deploy the facility professionally and efficiently, while reaffirming the management’s commitment to protecting lives and property within the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor also informed staff, students, visitors and members of the public that the entire Gombe State University main campus is now under 24-hour CCTV surveillance.
He explained that movements within the campus are continuously monitored to enhance security, deter criminal activities and promote accountability.
The university noted that the project underscores its sustained investment in modern security infrastructure and its determination to maintain a peaceful, secure and enabling environment for academic excellence, research and community service.
