NSCDC, Gombe Govt Strengthen Partnership to Tackle Security Threats

By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Gombe State Government have pledged to strengthen security collaboration to protect lives and property, safeguard critical infrastructure and prevent vandalism across the state.

The commitment was made when the newly deployed NSCDC State Commandant, Mohammed Inuwa Usman paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, at the Government House, Gombe.

The visit followed Usman’s assumption of office and provided an opportunity to formally present his redeployment letter to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya through the SSG.

In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Buhari Sa’ad, the visit was part of the new commandant’s efforts to engage key government officials and strengthen institutional cooperation on security matters.

Receiving the redeployment letter on behalf of the governor, Njodi welcomed Usman to Gombe State and assured him of the government’s continued support in discharging the corps’ statutory responsibilities.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with the NSCDC and other security agencies to strengthen security operations and address threats to peace and public safety.

The Governor also pledged government’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at protecting lives and property, securing critical infrastructure and curbing vandalism and other security-related offences.

In his remarks, Usman expressed appreciation to the state government for the warm reception and pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the state’s security architecture.

He emphasised the need for sustained cooperation between security agencies and government institutions, noting that effective collaboration was essential to addressing security challenges and creating a safe environment for residents and businesses.