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

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has intensified efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve justice delivery following a series of courtesy visits by the State Commandant, Commandant of Corps Mohammed Inuwa Usman, mni, to key security and judicial institutions in the state.The visits, which took place within Gombe metropolis, were aimed at consolidating existing partnerships, improving information sharing and promoting coordinated responses to security challenges, particularly those involving the protection of lives, property and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

At the Federal High Court, Gombe Division, Usman met with the presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim V. Eneabo, where he emphasised the importance of a strong working relationship between the NSCDC and the judiciary, especially in the prosecution of cases involving vandalism of critical national assets and other offences within the Corps’ statutory responsibilities. Justice Eneabo commended the Corps for its professionalism and assured the command of the court’s support in the administration of justice.

The NSCDC commandant also visited the Gombe State Police Command Headquarters, where he was received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, MNIPS, FWC, PSC+. Their discussions focused on strengthening operational cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint operations to address emerging security threats across the state.Chuso commended the existing relationship between the police and the NSCDC, expressing his commitment to sustaining and expanding the partnership.

The collaboration is expected to enhance the exchange of security information, improve operational coordination and strengthen efforts to prevent and respond to criminal activities.At the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria’s Gombe State Office, located at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Usman met with the State Coordinator, Mr P.K. Gayus. Discussions centred on possible areas of cooperation in legal support, protection of vulnerable persons and capacity building, with particular attention to improving access to justice for disadvantaged members of society.Gayus welcomed the visit and expressed the council’s readiness to collaborate with the NSCDC in promoting access to legal services for indigent persons.

The proposed partnership is expected to provide opportunities for institutional cooperation on legal awareness, rights protection and assistance to vulnerable individuals who require access to justice.Speaking during the visits, Usman said no security agency could effectively discharge its responsibilities in isolation, stressing that inter-agency cooperation remained essential to national security. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Gombe State NSCDC