The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has directed commanders across the country to intensify intelligence gathering and strengthen collaboration with other security agencies as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
Audi issued the directive on Thursday during the Corps’ quarterly strategic management meeting held in Abuja, where senior officers reviewed security developments and assessed operational activities nationwide.
Addressing Deputy Commandants General, Assistant Commandants General, Zonal Commanders and State Commandants, the NSCDC boss emphasized that intelligence remains the most effective instrument for preventing, detecting and neutralizing security threats before they escalate into major crises.
He noted that the dynamic nature of contemporary security threats demands a proactive approach anchored on credible intelligence, timely response mechanisms and enhanced inter-agency cooperation.
According to him, no single security agency possesses the capacity to effectively tackle the complex security challenges confronting the nation without sustained collaboration, coordination and information sharing among stakeholders within the security architecture.
The meeting comes amid persistent concerns over banditry, kidnapping, illegal mining, vandalism of critical national assets and other criminal activities that continue to pose threats to national security and economic development.
Audi charged commanders at all levels to deepen intelligence networks within their areas of responsibility and build stronger partnerships with sister security agencies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Earlier, the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Technical Services, DCG Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, said the strategic meeting was convened to review the Corps’ operational engagements and develop practical strategies for addressing emerging security threats across the country.
Ningi commended the institutionalization of the quarterly management meetings, describing them as a vital platform for evaluating performance, sharing operational experiences and formulating solutions to contemporary security challenges.
He expressed confidence that deliberations at the meeting would further strengthen the Corps’ capacity to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, support law enforcement operations and contribute more effectively to Nigeria’s overall security framework.
The meeting is expected to produce new operational measures aimed at enhancing intelligence-driven policing, improving inter-agency coordination and boosting the NSCDC’s effectiveness in safeguarding lives, property and critical infrastructure nationwide.
