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

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State Command, has hosted the monthly Security Council Forum meeting, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening collaboration among security agencies in the fight against insurgency and other security threats in the North-East.

The meeting, held on 29 October 2026, was the first time the NSCDC Borno State Command hosted the forum under the leadership of its State Commandant, Ahmed Bello Gaya.

The monthly forum, which is rotationally hosted by security agencies at the end of every month, provides an important platform for security stakeholders to review the prevailing security situation, exchange operational intelligence, address emerging challenges and develop strategies for improving joint security operations across the North-East Theatre under Operation Hadin Kai.

The meeting was chaired by the Component Commander, 105 Composite Group, Nigerian Air Force, Maiduguri, representing the Garrison Commander, 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Maiduguri.Before the commencement of proceedings, the host, Commandant Ahmed Bello Gaya, accorded the representative of the Garrison Commander a formal reception, including a quarter guard parade, demonstrating the NSCDC’s respect for military traditions and its commitment to strengthening institutional relationships with sister security agencies.

Proceedings commenced at exactly 11:00 a.m. following the arrival of the Permanent Secretary, Information and Security, Government House, Borno State.Deliberations focused on the prevailing security situation across the theatre, operational challenges confronting security agencies and practical measures to improve the effectiveness of ongoing counter-insurgency operations under Operation Hadin Kai.

Participants also emphasised the need for sustained intelligence sharing, effective communication, operational coordination and timely responses to emerging security threats. They agreed that stronger inter-agency cooperation remains essential to consolidating security gains and achieving lasting peace and stability in Borno State and the wider North-East region.

Those in attendance included the Permanent Secretary, Information and Security, Government House; the Director of Security, Government House; the Component Commander, 105 Composite Group, Nigerian Air Force, Maiduguri; and representatives of various military, paramilitary and other security agencies operating in Borno State.The meeting ended on a cordial note, with participants exchanging pleasantries and taking a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.The successful hosting of the forum underscores the NSCDC Borno State Command’s determination to strengthen existing partnerships with sister security agencies and other critical stakeholders.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to supporting collective efforts aimed at protecting lives and property, improving operational effectiveness and sustaining the progress being made towards restoring peace and security across Borno State.