By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Gombe State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Mohammed Inuwa Usman, mni, has embarked on familiarisation visits to key security agencies and the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve security across the state.

The visits followed his assumption of office as the 15th substantive State Commandant and took him to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.At the headquarters of the NCoS in Gombe State, Usman was received by the Controller of Corrections, CC Felix Agada Audu.

The NSCDC commandant used the visit to emphasise the importance of sustained cooperation, intelligence sharing and effective coordination among security agencies in tackling crime and criminal activities.In his response, Audu congratulated Usman on his posting and welcomed him to Gombe State.

He acknowledged the NSCDC’s contributions to the state’s security architecture and pledged the Correctional Service’s commitment to strengthening its existing partnership with the Corps.At the Gombe State Command of the NIS, Usman was received by the Comptroller of Immigration, CIS Habu Saleh, who appreciated the visit and described it as a demonstration of the commandant’s commitment to inter-agency relations.Saleh assured the NSCDC chief of the Immigration Service’s readiness to deepen cooperation, improve coordination and provide mutual support in addressing security challenges within the state.

The commandant also visited the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, where he and his entourage were received by the Honourable Commissioner, Adamu Dishi Kupto.Kupto commended the NSCDC for its contributions to maintaining peace, protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, and safeguarding lives and property across Gombe State. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting security agencies and providing an enabling environment for effective operations.The commissioner noted that the ministry, as the coordinating body for internal security in the state, would continue to facilitate cooperation among security agencies to enhance public safety and strengthen the state’s security framework.

In his remarks, Usman expressed appreciation to the Controller of Corrections, the Comptroller of Immigration and the commissioner for their warm reception and assurances of cooperation. He reiterated his determination to strengthen existing partnerships, promote intelligence sharing and improve operational coordination in the collective pursuit of a safer and more secure Gombe State.