…Reads Riot Act To Criminals

The new Commandant of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Abbas Nda Mohammed, has assumed office as the State’s 16th substantive Commandant on Monday, April, 13, 2026, following the redeployment of his predecessor, Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, to the National Headquarters.

Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed is a seasoned security professional with over two decades of experience in the Corps. He has served in several strategic capacities, including Zone 4 Headquarters, Minna; Head of Operations, NSCDC Kwara State Command; Head of Anti-Vandal Unit, Niger State Command; Area Commander, Kainji LGA; Divisional Officer, Edati LGA; Head of Counter-Terrorism Unit, Zamfara State Command; and various leadership roles within the FCT Command.

Prior to his deployment, he served as Commandant, Zone 4 Headquarters, Minna.

Speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, the new Commandant reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to protecting lives and property, safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure, and strengthening intelligence-driven operations across Kwara State.

He warned criminal elements, vandals, and economic saboteurs to steer clear of the State, emphasising that the Command would adopt proactive and decisive measures to combat all forms of criminality.

“Kwara State will not be a haven for criminals. We are fully prepared to deploy all necessary operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of lives and property,” he stated.

Commandant Abbas further pledged to strengthen collaboration with sister security agencies, traditional institutions, and relevant stakeholders to sustain peace and security in the State.

The Commandant, therefore, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information.