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

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance security and improve service delivery across the state.

The call was made by the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Mohammed Inuwa Usman mni, during separate courtesy visits to the commanders of the two agencies at their respective headquarters in Gombe.

The visits, which took place on October 22, 2026, formed part of the commandant’s ongoing familiarisation tour of sister security agencies following his assumption of office as the head of the NSCDC in Gombe State.During his visit to the NDLEA State Command Headquarters at the Federal Secretariat, Gombe, Commandant Usman formally introduced himself to the Commander of Narcotics, Karami Adamu, and informed him of his assumption of duty.In his response, Adamu warmly welcomed the NSCDC commandant and his entourage, expressing delight at the visit. He described the relationship between the two agencies as longstanding and built on mutual cooperation and operational support.

The NDLEA commander reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the existing partnership with the NSCDC, stressing the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing security challenges and strengthening law enforcement operations.

Similarly, Commandant Usman visited the FRSC Sector Commander, RS 3.2 Gombe State Command, Corps Commander Samson Kaura, where he also formally announced his assumption of office.

Kaura welcomed the NSCDC commandant to the state and described the visit as timely. He commended the Civil Defence Corps for its contributions to national security and expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation between the two agencies.The FRSC sector commander assured the NSCDC of a more robust and effective partnership, emphasising the need for sustained collaboration in promoting public safety and improving operational efficiency.

The courtesy visits underscore Commandant Usman’s commitment to building stronger relationships with sister security agencies, enhancing information sharing and fostering coordinated responses to security challenges in Gombe State.The NSCDC said the engagements were aimed at deepening inter-agency cooperation and improving collective efforts towards the protection of lives and property, as well as the maintenance of peace and security across the state.