The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it treated 2,573 criminal and civil cases in Katsina State from January 2023 to December.

The NSCDC state commandant, Jamilu Indabawa, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Friday in Katsina.

According to him, the command has also treated about 1,556 criminal cases and 1,047 civil cases and resolved 215 disputes.

Indabawa further said that the suspected criminals were arrested following reports by communities, while some were arrested on the spot of the crime.

“Some of the arrested suspects have been convicted with others still standing trial in courts,’’ he said.

He, however, revealed that the command had recovered over N12.5 million, vandalised property and smuggled goods.

Mr Indabawa also listed the achievements of the command, including intercepting the attempt to kidnap students of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), dismantling illegal and quack private security operators as well as rapid response to the disaster.

“Other remarkable success stories achieved by the Command are the maintenance of 24/7 surveillance of infrastructures, sites and projects of governments, peace and conflict resolution,’’ he said.

He said that the command has employed strategies to ensure effective operations, which include public awareness, safety measures, and intelligence operations.

“Therefore, the personnel deserve commendation for resilience, loyalty, commitments, cooperation and dedication to duty,” he commended.

The NSCDC commandant commended his staff, state government, and security agencies for their support of the success of the command.

He appealed to the public to report any suspicious movement of persons or items to the command’s nearest office.

(NAN)