The Kwara State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper collaboration and unified action against criminal elements threatening the peace of the state.
The commitment was reaffirmed on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the new State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, to the State Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters in Ilorin.
Commandant Umar described the visit as timely and strategic, coming at a moment when security agencies must close ranks to tackle increasingly sophisticated threats.
He raised concerns over the surge in kidnapping and related crimes in the state, emphasizing that the time for isolated approaches is over.
“No single agency can address the current security realities alone. We must build a united front, share intelligence, and execute joint strategies to restore safety and stability across the state,” he stated.
On his part, the State Commissioner of Police, Ojo, commended the NSCDC for its proactive stance and affirmed the Police Command’s readiness to work side by side with the Civil Defence Corps.
He emphasized the need for synergy between security agencies and the importance of eliminating inter-agency rivalry, particularly among junior personnel, to foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and cooperation, according to a statement by the spokesman of the Civil Defence Corps, Ayoola Michael Shola, in Ilorin on Tuesday.
