NSCDC CG, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi
The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced that they recovered a total of N244 million in 4,158 cases recorded in 2023. According to the State Commandant, Muhammad Bello Muazu, the amount was recovered for complainants in various cases through the anti-fraud department of the Corps.
Muazu who revealed this during the annual press conference of the Corps in Gombe, also disclosed that the NSCDC has stepped up its efforts towards reducing crime, especially farmers/herders clash and other social vices in the state.
He explained that 3,011 out of the 4,158 cases recorded in 2023 have been concluded while 1,147 of the cases are ongoing. According to him, the successes recorded by the Corps in the lingering farmers/herders clash were through various proactive measures and collaborations with members of the public and other security agencies as well as the state government.
He assured that the NSCDC would continue to work to ensure the safety and security of lives and properties in Gombe State, and urged residents to support the Corps with timely and accurate information that would aid their operations. Muazu added that the Corps has made significant progress in curbing vandalism, illegal mining, and other crimes immoral and indecent acts in the state.