The newly redeployed State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, Commandant A.S. Kabara, has assumed duty, taking over the leadership of the command from suspended Commandant Suberu Siyaka Aniviye.
The development was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abubakar Muti.
Kabara assumed office amid heightened concern following the deaths of 37 artisanal miners in Minna.
The new commandant expressed sadness over the incident and sympathised with the families of the deceased and others affected by the tragedy.
He said while the Corps remained committed to its statutory responsibilities of arrest, investigation, enforcement and combating illegal mining, the sanctity of human life must remain paramount.
‘At a moment like this, beyond arrests, investigations, enforcement and the fight against illegal mining, we must remember one fundamental truth: every human life matters. The loss of any human life is painful, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families who are mourning at this difficult time,’ he said.
Kabara stressed that protecting society and enforcing the law must go hand in hand with upholding the dignity, safety and welfare of persons in custody.