Insecurity: NSCDC creates 18 new area commands, divisions in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State said it has strengthened its operational structure with the creation of seven new area commands and 11 divisions across the 16 local government areas of the state. NSCDC state commandant, Dr Umar Muhammed, disclosed this in a statement on Monday signed by the Corps’ […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State said it has strengthened its operational structure with the creation of seven new area commands and 11 divisions across the 16 local government areas of the state.

NSCDC state commandant, Dr Umar Muhammed, disclosed this in a statement on Monday signed by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael.

He said the creation of the new area commands and divisions was with the approval of the Commandant-General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi.

The newly created Area Commands are Area I (Lafiagi), Area J (Oke-Oyi), Area K (Agbabiaka), Area L (Patigi), Area M (Kaiama), Area N (Share), and Area O (Ilemona).

The newly established divisions are located in Alagbado, Jebba, Kpada, Ilupeju, Shonga, Tsaragi, Oro, Bacita, Lade, Agbabiaka and Amayo.