By Onuminya Ochoechi, Sokoto.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will collaborate with sister security agencies as well as stakeholders, including the civilian populace in Sokoto State to combat security challenges in the state.
The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, made the disclosure on Friday at the command headquarters in Sokoto in an event to celebrate Civil Defence Day.
He noted that the corps is working closely with relevant security agencies to provide effective security across the state, with a particular focus on protecting schools and critical national and state institutions.
He maintained the agency’s commitment to deepening its mandate of ensuring public safety and security.
He said: “We will do our best to give protection to our schools against violent attacks and threats to the learning environment and communities. We want to ensure their safety.
“The agency will also through the synergy provide protection to agriculture infrastructure and agro allied established investments in order to guarantee food security in addition to other relevant business concerns as oil and gas and communication.
“Despite the situation, we are working assiduously to reverse the trend in Sokoto state. It will also interest you to know that we have successfully assisted in freeing no less than 50 captives.”
The Sokoto NSCDC boss explained that the corps has widened its scope of operations by introducing mining marshals with a view to brace up against illegal activities of miners in the state.
“These marshals will keep close synergy with the state government on activities bordering on mining in the state for protection. They will act as NSCDC security liaison on mining”, he added.
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