Security
Revolutionizing NSCDC: The Remarkable Trajectory Of Ahmed Abubakar Audi
By Abubakar Yusuf
Since its establishment approximately two decades ago, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has played a vital role in Nigeria’s security architecture.
However, in recent times, the agency has undergone a remarkable transformation under the visionary leadership of Commander-General Ahmed Abubakar Audi.
Previously, NSCDC faced numerous challenges, including overlooked working tools and inadequate funding.
The lack of attention from the constituted authority hampered the agency’s effectiveness in carrying out its statutory functions.
It was even viewed as a voluntary organization with limited impact on civil peace across society.
Upon assuming office, Commander-General Ahmed Abubakar Audi initiated a significant shift in NSCDC’s approach to its core functions and complementary roles in joint programs.
His administrative wisdom and strategic decisions drove the agency towards enhanced performance and results.
One of the pivotal changes brought about by Audi’s leadership was prioritizing the welfare of officers and men.
Unlike before, where staff were neglected, under his tenure, salaries, allowances, and emoluments were promptly paid.
The provision of much-needed equipment and strict monitoring and supervision further boosted staff morale and dedication to duty.
Recognizing the need for continuous improvement, Commander-General Audi invested in staff capacity development.
Rigorous training programs and retraining sessions were conducted, empowering personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their mandates effectively.
With a renewed focus on protecting the citizenry, assets, and countering non-state actors, NSCDC under Audi’s guidance has become a formidable force in ensuring civil peace and national security.
The agency is now better equipped to address security issues, including terrorism and vandalism.
Commander-General Ahmed Abubakar Audi has achieved groundbreaking results that his predecessors could not match.
His commitment to transforming the agency and prioritizing its mission has earned NSCDC recognition and respect among other security organs.
NSCDC, under Audi’s leadership, actively collaborates with other security organs to implement robust security policies and safeguard Nigeria’s peace and assets.
This collaborative approach ensures a cohesive effort towards achieving the nation’s security objectives.
Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s leadership has revitalized NSCDC, elevating its performance, and prioritizing staff welfare.
His dedication to securing Nigeria’s peace and assets makes him a visionary leader whose impact will be felt for years to come.
Written By ABUBAKAR YUSUF, A Public Affairs Analyst with email address yus.abubakar3@gmail.com.
No fewer than 26 people lost their lives, with three others sustaining injuries, following an improvised explosive device (IED) detonation along the Rann–Kala Balge–Gamboru Ngala highway in Borno.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, several civilian vehicles travelling from Rann in Kala Balge LGA ran into a series of hidden explosives.
Makama said the incident occurred on Monday after the convoy veered into a zone where the IEDs had been strategically placed.
The publication said the IEDs were triggered by the movement of vehicles, adding that emergency personnel were swiftly deployed to evacuate victims and administer first aid.
“Security forces have since cordoned off the affected route and commenced clearance operations to ensure safety and prevent a repeat of the incident,” the report said.
“Those injured have been transferred to nearby hospitals where they are currently receiving medical attention.”
Last week, Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence, said President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the growing security challenges in Borno state.
The minister spoke about the administration’s commitment to meeting all operational needs of the troops to enhance security in the region.
The Oodua Integrity Group, a Nigerian civil society organisation, has called on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to investigate and arrest an alleged gun runner, land grabber,popularly called then insert Lucky Blessings Abuah aka bullets of Achala Ibusa village operating in Asaba and Ibuzor, Delta State, accusing him of orchestrating criminal activities with the aid of rogue police officers.
Tosin Olaoluwa, the group’s South-South coordinator, made the appeal following intelligence gathered from concerned residents.
The suspect, identified as Achala Ibusa but popularly known as “Bullet,” is accused of running a network involving illegal arms trafficking, land grabbing, and cult-related activities.
Olaoluwa claimed Bullet operates with the protection of police officers from Rivers State, in violation of regulations prohibiting officers from working outside their command without approval.
According to the group, four AK-47 rifles were recently discovered hidden in a house in Ibuzor.
Two mobile police officers guarding the property reportedly distanced themselves from the find, raising suspicions of their involvement with Bullet, who is allegedly a leader of the Viking cult.
The Oodua Integrity Group further alleged that an assistant commissioner of police is complicit in Bullet’s activities.
The group highlighted that up to 10 mobile police officers are attached to Bullet, despite IGP Egbetokun’s recent directive to withdraw such personnel from individuals not legally entitled to their services.
“We urge the IGP to take immediate action to arrest the culprit in the interest of the general public,” Olaoluwa said, describing Bullet as a miscreant exploiting government security agents to perpetrate crimes.
In a separate incident, the group claimed that security agents from an agency in Abuja, acting on intelligence, were prevented from arresting Bullet by his police escorts.
The officers, reportedly from Rivers State, allegedly used tear gas and fired shots to obstruct the operation.
The Oodua Integrity Group warned that Bullet’s activities, including stockpiling AK-47s and other weapons in Asaba and Ibuzor, pose a significant threat to public safety.
They called for a thorough investigation into the allegations and the immediate apprehension of those involved.
The Nigeria Police Force has yet to respond to the allegations. Efforts to reach a spokesperson for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
The Kaduna state Police Command has debunked reports of a bomb explosion in the Abakpa area of the metropolis, which reportedly killed two children.
The spokesman of the Command, Mansir Hassan, said in a statement that preliminary investigations conducted by the Anti-Bomb Squad indicate that a locally made firearm (Dane gun) was discharged, resulting in the unfortunate loss of life of the young boy.
According to the police, the incident, which occurred at about 8:30 am on Tuesday at Josawa Road in the Abakpa area, claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, identified as Abubakar Muhammed of Josawa Road, while seven other individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The statement stated that a combined team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kawo Division and the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chairman of Kaduna North Local Government, all visited the scene following a distress call, and a thorough on-site assessment was carried out.
Police disclosed that further investigations and assessments are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Command equally assured the public that further developments will be promptly and transparently communicated.