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Dan’ile-Moriki resumes as new NSCDC Commandant in Katsina

By Abbas Bamalli

Mr Abbas Dan‘ile-Moriki has resumed as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina State Command.

This is contained in a statement issued in Katsina on Wednesday, signed by SC Buhari Hamisu, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO).

According to him, the commandant took over the command’s mantle of leadership on Monday, Sep. 22, from Commandant of the Corps, Mr Aminu Datti.

He explained that during the handover, Datti expressed gratitude to Almighty God and thanked officers and men of the command for their immense support throughout his tenure.

Datti urged the personnel to extend similar support and cooperation to the new commandant.

Responding, Dan’ile-Moriki emphasised the leadership commitment of the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar-Audi towards ensuring the safety, security and protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.

He assured the state government and the citizens of his commitment to adopting effective strategies towards ensuring adequate security as well as protection of vital government assets.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new commandant hails from Moriki, in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)