The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has inaugurated a new operational outpost in Yelwa Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, in a move aimed at boosting security coverage and improving the protection of lives and property in the community.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, on behalf of the Kano State Commandant, Mohammed Agalama.
While inaugurating the facility, Agalama described the outpost as a strategic initiative designed to improve the corps’ response to security threats at the grassroots.
He said the establishment of the outpost was a strategic step “towards bringing security services closer to the people of this area and ensuring prompt response to emerging security challenges.”
The commandant also stressed the need for stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies, urging members of the public to provide timely and reliable intelligence that could help prevent criminal activities and sustain peace.
Agalama further appreciated the Dala Local Government Council and residents of Yelwa for their cooperation and support, noting that maintaining security requires the collective efforts of government, security agencies, traditional institutions and the public.
Also speaking at the event, Dala Local Government Chairman, Suraj Imam, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to supporting the NSCDC and other security agencies operating in the area.
He pledged that the local government would continue to partner with security agencies to address security concerns and safeguard residents.
“The local government council will continue to support security agencies to enable them to discharge their duties effectively for the safety of our people,” Imam assured.
He added that the new outpost would strengthen security operations in the area and further boost public confidence in the ability of security agencies to protect lives and property.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by the NSCDC Area ‘C’ Commander, divisional officers from Gwale and Kano Municipal, the Dala Divisional Police Officer, personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, members of the Neighbourhood Security Outfit, Hisbah, and representatives of other local security and community groups.
