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

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kebbi State Command, has ushered in a new phase of leadership following the assumption of office of Commandant Hassan Mohammed Maidamma as its 17th substantive State Commandant.

The formal handing and taking over ceremony took place on Monday, 26 October 2026, at the State Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, marking the end of Commandant K.A. Alkamawa’s tenure following his retirement after serving in the state.In his farewell address, Alkamawa expressed appreciation to the Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for the opportunity to serve in Kebbi State. He also thanked the state government, residents, sister security agencies and personnel of the command for their cooperation and support throughout his tenure.

The outgoing commandant described the support of stakeholders and officers as instrumental to the achievements recorded during his administration. He urged them to extend the same cooperation to his successor to sustain existing progress and strengthen the Corps’ contribution to peace and security in the state.In his inaugural address, Maidamma thanked Audi for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to justify the appointment through purposeful leadership, dedication and improved service delivery.

He assured the Corps’ leadership and the people of Kebbi State of his commitment to strengthening operational capacity and addressing emerging security challenges.The new commandant said his administration would align with the vision and transformation agenda of the Commandant General, with emphasis on professionalism, discipline, accountability, integrity and respect for the rule of law. He identified effective intelligence gathering, stronger inter agency collaboration and closer engagement with host communities as key strategies for preventing crime and responding to security threats.Maidamma reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), safeguarding lives and property, preventing and managing disasters, supervising Private Guard Companies and working with relevant stakeholders to maintain peace across Kebbi State.

He also promised to prioritise personnel welfare, continuous training and retraining, and improved operational efficiency.Addressing officers and men of the command, he charged them to remain vigilant, proactive, disciplined and courteous while carrying out their duties.

He stressed that effective security operations must be guided by integrity, courage, respect for human rights and accountability to the public.The commandant called on residents to regard the NSCDC as a dependable partner in maintaining peace and security, urging them to provide timely, credible and actionable information to security agencies. He warned criminal elements to abandon unlawful activities, assuring that the command would collaborate with sister security agencies to prevent crime, apprehend suspects and ensure that offenders face appropriate legal consequences.

Maidamma’s assumption of office marks a new phase for the Kebbi State Command as it seeks to strengthen its operational effectiveness and community relations. The Corps called on government institutions, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations, the media and residents to sustain their partnership with the command in promoting peaceful coexistence, protecting critical infrastructure and building a safer Kebbi State.