After receiving two weeks of training in weapons handling, unarmed combat, and parade drills, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, Gwanara Division, has graduated 300 Vigilante members.
The training was organized by the Command through the Divisional officer, Babawale Zaid Afolabi in Gwanara, Kwara North Senatorial District, according to a statement made by the command’s spokeswoman, Ayeni Olasunkanmi, in Ilorin on Saturday.
He claimed that the Command invited instructors from different divisions and units to instruct the trainees.
Muhammed Tukur Ibrahim, the state commandant, expressed his gratitude to Abubakar Ahmed Audi, the commandant general, for approving the training in his speech.
He spoke extensively on the need to collaborate and support every necessary agency that will enhance the security of the state.
The commandant urged the trained vigilantes to make good use of the knowledge acquired during the training.
Muhammed, promised his unalloyed support for more training and retraining of any willing security outfit that is ready to contribute to the progress of the society.
The commandant emphasised the need for training and retraining for security agencies and outfits as very important due to the activities of bandits and terrorists in our society.
He appreciated the speaker of Kwara state House of Assembly Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, and the Emir of Gwanara, Dr Idris Abdullah, for their support towards the Command and the corps at large.
He requested for more support from the speaker and the monarch, to enhance a better and secured Community.
He urged other divisions within the state to emulate the Division by organising training for the vigilante and other willing security outfits in their jurisdictions.
In his remarks, the speaker commended the Command for putting up such a fantastic training for the vigilante members in Gwanara Division.
Yakubu Danladi Salihu, specifically commended the Divisional Officer, Babawale zaid Afolabi for changing the narrative through his passion and commitment towards the training. He promised his continuous support for the corps.
The passing out parade was attended by the representatives of Nigeria Police, Nigeria Customs service and other dignitaries within and outside Gwanara Emirate.