The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Katsina command, has collaborated with the residents of Muhammad Bashar Housing Estate Katsina, to established an outpost to enhance security in the area.
Speaking at the inauguration of the outpost, the NSCDC state Commander, Muhammad Bello described the new outpost as a great achievement.
In a statement by the Spokesman of the Corps Muhammed Abdara, the call for the establishment of the outpost came at the right time in view of the security challenges within the communities.
Commandant Bello said although the security situation in the state had improved, the outpost will contribute to sanitise the area from bad eggs in the society.
He further commended the efforts of the residents that led to the establishment of the outpost, adding that they deserve more commendations. Bello assured the residents of the command’s commitment to provide the outpost with adequate operatives, including those with arms.
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Earlier, the Chairman of the Community’s security committee, Suleiman Abdullahi, said the insecurity in the state, especially within the communities, encouraged them to facilitate the outpost.
According to him, the outpost is the effort of the residents of the area who contributed towards the provision of the office and needed facilities.
While commending the NSCDC, the security committee chairman assured them of all the necessary support to succeed in protecting lives and property of the residents.
Also, one of the residents of the area and a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police,DIG, Yakubu Daudawa said the outpost will assist in reducing the security challenges in the area.
Daudawa explained that the effort to establish the outpost was part of their concern to have adequate security and more peace within the area and the state in general.
He further called on other communities to replicate the development, to ensure that the state continued to enjoy the existing peaceful coexistence.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
