Kano Gets New NSCDC Commandant, Orders 24 Hours Patrol

Lydia Beshel
Sep, Tue, 2025

Defence/Security , General News

Kano gets new NSCDC Commandant, orders 24 hours patrol

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By Ramatu Garba

Mr Bala Bawa-Bodinga has assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command.

This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano.

The new commandant replaced Shafiu Abdulmumini, who retired after meritorious years of service.

The statement describe Bawa-Bodinga as a versatile, hard-working and dedicated law enforcement professional.

Until his deployment to Kano, Bawa-Bodinga was the NSCDC Commandant in Jigawa and has held several strategic positions across Nigeria.

Other positions held include – Chief Security Officer (CSO) at the FCT Secondary and Universal Education Boards and CSO, National Hajj/Christian Pilgrims Commissions, Abuja.

He also served as Head of Anti-Vandal Unit in Akwa Ibom, Head of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department in Zamfara, and Head of Operations, FCT Command, among others.

According to the statement the new commandant is an indigene of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State and was born Feb.7, 1973.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hausa Language from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and participated in numerous professional courses and training both locally and international.

Bawa-Bodinga also holds a Certificate in Intelligence Operations from the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS).

After assuming duty, the new commandant ordered immediate 24 hours patrols and surveillance on critical national assets and infrastructure across the state. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bayo Sekoni

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