NSCDC boss calls for stronger synergy among security agencies to tackle insecurity
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has called for a more effective synergy among security agencies in adopting the “3Cs” approach, Coordination, Cooperation, and Collaboration, as a means to strengthen resilience against the country’s growing security challenges.
Audi made the call on Wednesday night at the Government House, Sokoto, shortly after paying a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.
He emphasised that the 3Cs are critical in addressing the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, insisting that all relevant stakeholders must work together.
“The security situation has spread across the country and demands collective efforts and synergy. No single agency has a monopoly on strategy. We must unite for the peace and security of Nigeria,” he stated.
Expressing concern over the rising wave of violent attacks, Audi traced the evolution of insecurity in Nigeria, from insurgency to terrorism, then banditry, and now widespread kidnapping across various regions.
He noted that the NSCDC has taken proactive steps to counter these threats by shifting its operational strategy.
According to him, the Corps has intensified efforts to build a strong force specifically targeting illegal mining operations and pipeline vandalism.
“This has significantly yielded results with the arrest of so many suspects, including foreigners, and closure of over 1,000 illegal mining sites.
“We are practically involved in all security operations across the country and interestingly, we are doing averagely well despite the fact that we also lose our officers and men during such engagements on the field of operations”, the NSCDC boss said.
