Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai promises to build more outposts for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives to enhance rapid response during emergencies.
This was revealed in a statement by the corps spokesperson, Olusola Odumosu, on Sunday in Abuja.
El-Rufai while receiving the NSCDC commandant-general, Ahmed Audi, said he would direct all the local government chairmen in the state to build more outposts for the corps in their respective council areas.
The governor stated that building more outposts would enhance wider coverage.
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“This will enhance the closeness of security services at the grassroots by increasing accessibility to the corps’ services,” he said.
The governor also promised continuous support in logistics, operational equipment and working tools to improve the corps’ functional capacity.
He commiserated with the families of the personnel recently killed during an ambush at the Kuriga mining site in the state, pledging his support for them.
