Gombe Gov Visits NSCDC Hqrts Harps On Comprehensive Review Of Operational Strategies To Combat Crimes
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe
The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has paid a working visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC in Abuja where he met with the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi and the top echelon of the Corps.
During the meeting, Governor Inuwa Yahaya, brought to the fore, the security challenges facing Gombe State and the Northern Nigeria as a whole with a view to finding sustainable solutions.
This was contained in a press release signed by the Director General Press Affairs Government House Isma’ila Uba Misilli and made it available to newsmen, Where he sought for enhanced collaboration between state governments and security agencies like the NSCDC in addressing pressing security challenges and promoting socio-economic development, particularly in the agrarian region.
According to the release Governor emphasized the necessity for innovative approaches to safeguard the nation, suggesting urgent need for a comprehensive review of operational strategies to enhance the security landscape in Nigeria.
He described a proactive move to protect the well-being of his state’s agrarian economy, Governor Inuwa Yahaya made a request for the presence of more Agro-Rangers during the harvest season.
He also said restricting herder movements during this crucial period has been a successful strategy, and therefore sought the support of the NSCDC to further reinforce these efforts.
He underscored the necessity for the NSCDC to continually adapt its operational strategies to combat crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and farmer-herder conflicts effectively.
Gov Inuwa disclosed his administration’s seasonal restriction of herder movements during harvest times to enable farmers to achieve bountiful harvests, but acknowledged the challenges in enforcing compliance, hence the need to strengthen collaboration with the NSCDC and relevant outfits.
He said the presence of the Agro- Rangers will not only help secure the farming communities, but also contribute to food security across the region.
” We have Gombe State Security and Traffic Corps, but that is not enough,that is why we have come to the Civil Defence to seek support.
Explained that “Over 75% of our people are peasant farmers, who rely on agriculture and animal rearing, Insurgency activities have affected both our forest reserves and grazing reserves”.
He commended the visionary leadership of the NSCDC under Dr. Audi, and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NSCDC’s operations in both Gombe and the Northern region.
In his response, Dr. Abubakar Audi agreed to the collaboration and support requested by the Gombe State Governor.
He committed to deploying more Agro Ranger personnel and ensuring the deployment of high-quality officers to Gombe State.
” I want to assure you that we will support you; will send experts and highly trained intelligence personnel to Gombe to train the Traffic and Security Corps which you already set up in the State.
“Civil Defence is the lead agency in the protection of critical national infrastructure in Nigeria.We provide safety and security for agro-allied companies including farmers and farmlands..
He pledged unwavering support for the Gombe State government in its pursuit of becoming the safest state in the subregion, as well as in advancing the climate and agrarian revolution initiated by Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration.
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