The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has renewed its collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade to intensify the fight against insecurity in the state.
State Commandant of NSCDC, AD Moriki, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. BO Omopariola on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Brigade Headquarters, Natsinta, Katsina.
Commandant Moriki described the visit as part of efforts to cement existing ties and strengthen joint operations, stressing that synergy among security agencies remains the most effective strategy in tackling banditry and other threats confronting Katsina.
“I am here for familiarization and to seek your cooperation, collaboration, and continuous synergy to effectively tackle the security challenges bedeviling the state,” Moriki said, while reiterating the vision of the NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to foster inter-agency partnerships.
In his response, Brig. Gen. Omopariola praised the NSCDC’s role in protecting critical national assets and supporting military operations. He hailed the Corps as a “progress partner” in the fight against banditry and assured of continued cooperation.
The visit featured an exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph, underscoring the renewed bond between the two agencies in their collective quest for peace and security in Katsina.