The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command has reaffirmed its resolve to fight banditry and other criminal activity in the state.
The Commandant of the Corps, Mohammed Bello Muazu, revealed this at the commissioning ceremony for the Rapid Response unit’s office in Gusau, which was funded by donations from the Igala quarters’ people.
“The Corps will not relent in their efforts towards providing adequate security of lives and properties of the residents of the State”, he added.
The Rapid Response Unit of the Corps is the mobile strike force of the organization, specially created to respond to distress calls and to deal with security situations impromptu, he explained.
“The Rapid Response unit is specifically created to protect the civil populace from perceived security threats and molestations by hoodlums and miscreants in society”
” Hence the initiative by this community to have this unit office positioned in this area for a noble development ”
“I, therefore, call on the well-meaning indigenes of the State to close ranks with security agencies to ameliorate the security situation in the State”
He said the Rapid Response unit’s office will play a dual role in the community and Gusau metropolis, first, to give a security facelift to the community and to act as a harbour of the Rapid Response unit in response to distress calls.
According to him, the members of the command will be positioned there 24/7, expecting calls and responding to them appropriately and also maintaining security in the Gusau metropolis.