Agency Report
The newly appointed Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State, Mr. Muhammad Hassan-Agalama, has officially assumed duty, pledging to boost intelligence gathering, community engagement, and inter-agency collaboration to enhance security across the state.
Hassan-Agalama, who took over as the 14th Commandant on Friday, made the pledge during a press briefing in Kano shortly after succeeding Mr. Bala Bawa-Bodinga, who has been redeployed to the NSCDC national headquarters in Abuja.
Prior to his posting to Kano, Hassan-Agalama served as the NSCDC Commandant in Borno State. He assured that his leadership would uphold professionalism, integrity, and effective service delivery in line with the corps’ mandate to protect lives, safeguard critical national assets, and maintain peace and security.
The Commandant expressed gratitude to the NSCDC Commandant-General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar-Audi, for the confidence placed in him to lead the state command.
Outlining his operational priorities, Hassan-Agalama said: “We will strengthen intelligence gathering, enhance inter-agency collaboration for proactive security management, and improve community engagement to build public trust. Our response to distress calls will be timely, and we will ensure peace during political, social, and economic activities through professional and nonpartisan conduct.”
He also vowed to intensify efforts against vandalism, illegal mining, and other criminal activities that threaten national assets and economic stability. “Security is a collective responsibility. I call on the media, traditional rulers, community leaders, and the public to support the corps with credible information. Together, we can create a safer environment for all residents of Kano State,” he added.
Hassan-Agalama commended his predecessor for his achievements and assured that he would build on existing successes while introducing strategies to address emerging security challenges.
“My doors remain open for constructive engagement as we jointly work to sustain peace, security, and development in our state. I assure the people of Kano that I will do my best to ensure safety and protect lives and property across the state,” he said.