The Niger State command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in North Central Nigeria, has assured the government of Niger state of the readiness of the agency bringing down high rate of criminal activities across the state.
The New Commandant of the NSCDC in the State, Garba Bature stated this in Minna Niger State Capital, during the handing and taking over ceremony for his new assignment.
Garba who further emphasized on taking a drastic action, particularly on cattle rustling, armed banditry , kidnapping and other crimes,urged officers and men of the command to brace up to their responsibilities in the discharge of their duties and be committed.
” I appeal to the people of Niger state to always provide security agencies with credible information that could aid the command apprehend and prosecute criminals elements ”.
According to the spokesman of the Niger state command of the NSCDC , Nasir Abdullahi ASC , the outgoing commandant, Haruna Bala Zurmi who has been transferred to Kano State Command, thanked officers and men of the Niger State Command of the Corps for their support and cooperation during his tenure.