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By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reiterated the readiness of his administration to partner and support the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to effectively carry out its constitutional responsibilities of securing lives and property of people in the state.
The Governor made the pledge at the NSCDC Headqurters in Birnin Kebbi during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 71 recruits for the state, out of 6,500 recruited nationwide, after undergoing six months rigorous training.
Governor Idris, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government Yakubu Bala Tafida, commended the security outfit for its contributions in fighting crime in the state and expressed satisfaction with the level of talents displayed by the graduating corps.
The Governor announced a donation of N500,000 to first, second and third winners in the mantling and dismantling of riffles by men of the corps as highlight of the parade ceremony and encouraged them to good ambassadors of NSCDC wherever they might be posted posted to work.
He said, “I have seen exceptional display of talents and exceptional way of handling the weapon here today. We are ready to continue partnering with you just as we are doing with other security agencies.”
Delivering his speech at the ceremony, the Commandant, NSCDC in the state, Kabiru Abubakar Alkamawa urged the recruits and officers to be efficient and productive in tackling criminal elements across the state.
The NSCDC commandant said the recruits were all indigenes of Kebbi State believed to be familiar with the customs and traditions as well as the terrains of the locality to help reduce crime to the nearest minium in the state.
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