Zamfara: NSCDC To Collaborate With Vigilante Group To Combat Insecurity

Sani Mustapha, the Commandant of the Zamfara State Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has reaffirmed his dedication to forging a strong partnership with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in the ongoing battle against insecurity within the state.

This commitment was officially declared in a press statement released on Wednesday in Gusau, the state capital. The statement was issued by the NSCDC’s spokesperson, Ikor Oche SC, and provided the following insights.

“Commandant sani Mustapha assured the leadership of the local vigilante of the readiness of the Corps to collaborate with them in the hinterlands of the state to effectively combat the insecurity that have bedeviled the State.

Th Commandant Sani Mustapha, stated this when he hosted the leadership of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria Zamfara State Chapter at the state Command of NSCDC Gusau. He said that the Corps has recognized the importance of their contribution to the security architecture of the state and as such, the Corps is ready to accord them all the needed support and synergy.

Commandant Sani Mustapha, averred that the Corps will leverage greatly on any intelligent information availed to the Corps by the Group.

He therefore urged them to work in a close rank with other sister agencies especially the Corps at the grass roots to root out all manners of insecurity in the state.

Meanwhile, Mr Rabiu Bawa Maru, the State Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Zamfara State, expressed happiness for the warm reception accorded them.

He reiterated that the Group needs the collaborative support of the Corps to enable them function effectively at the hinterlands of the State.

Mr Bawa said the essence of the visit was to let the Corps know about the change in leadership of the Group in the State.

Mr Rabiu Bawa Maru however thanked the State Commandant for giving them the needed audience and assurance to work closely with the Group”.