By Folayimika Akanbi
The newly deployed Commandant of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abbas Nda Mohammed, has warned criminal elements, vandals, and economic saboteurs to steer clear of the state.
He vowed that the command would adopt proactive and decisive measures to combat all forms of criminality.
Mohammed said this in Ilorin on Monday when he formally assumed duty as the 16th substantive state commandant of the corps.
“Kwara State will not be a haven for criminals. We are fully prepared to deploy all necessary operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of lives and property,” he assured.
In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the state command of NSCDC, Ayoola Michael Shola, said the commandant, upon assumption of office, reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property, safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure, and strengthening intelligence-driven operations across the state.
Mohammed, in the statement, pledged to strengthen collaboration with sister security agencies, traditional institutions, and relevant stakeholders to sustain peace and security in the state.
He therefore urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information.
This medium reports that the new NSCDC commandant officially assumed duty on Monday following the redeployment of his predecessor, Bala Bawa Bodinga, to the National Headquarters.
Mohammed is a seasoned security professional with over two decades of experience in the corps.
He has served in several strategic capacities including Zone 4 Headquarters, Minna; Head of Operations, NSCDC Kwara State Command; Head of Anti-Vandal Unit, Niger State Command; Area Commander, Kainji LGA; Divisional Officer, Edati LGA; Head of Counter-Terrorism Unit, Zamfara State Command; and various leadership roles within the FCT Command.
Before his deployment, Mohammed served as commandant, Zone 4 Headquarters, Minna.
