Bello Argungu on Friday assumed office as the Commandant, Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command.

This is contained in a statement in Sokoto by Hamza Illela, the state command’s spokesman.

Mr Argungu was deployed to the Sokoto command to take over from Muhammad Dada, who was redeployed to Enugu State.

Mr Illela said that the new commandant in his maiden address to the personnel of the corps, sought for absolute loyalty, support and cooperation of the management as well as staffers to move the command forward.

He said the new commandant assured to carry everybody along in the discharge of the corps’ herculean task.

“I want to reiterate the NSCDC’s commitment, in collaboration with sister agencies and all relevant stakeholders in maintaining peace and order.

“This is most especially in the critical time of electioneering.

“Therefore, I want to solicit the support of the good people of Sokoto State in addressing the situation,” Mr Illela quoted Mr Argungu as saying.

The spokesperson further said that the new commandant had given assurance to the public that the corps would be committed to the protection of lives and properties, as well as ensure peaceful coexistence across the state.

Earlier, the outgoing commandant thanked the management and the staffers for their support and cooperation during his stay.

He enjoined all the personnel in the command to extend same gesture to his successor.

(NAN)