The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has said it deployed a special intelligence team to monitor and stop illegal movement and hoarding of food commodities in Katsina State.

The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Jamilu Indabawa, disclosed this on Monday in Katsina.

Mr Indabawa disclosed this while receiving Chairman of the committee set up by the state government to monitor prices and movement of grains in the state, Jabiru Tsauri.

The 27-member joint task force set up by Governor Dikko Radda, was inaugurated on February 21 to monitor prices and illegal movement of food commodities in the state.

According to Mr Indabawa, the corps directed credible intelligence on movement and hoarding of food commodities.

He said, “Our personnel at local government areas and border areas have already swung into action. I assure you of all necessary support, cooperation and timely intelligence that will help to uncover these illegal dealings.”

The NSCDC commandant commended the state government for the initiative aimed at stopping the hoarding of foodstuffs in the state.

Earlier, Tsauri, who is also the Chief of Staff to the Governor, commended the NSCDC on their efforts across the state.

He revealed that the task force was established to monitor the prices of foodstuffs, address hoarding of grains, movement of food commodities and any act that would lead to price hike.

Mr Tsauri reiterated that any person found in illegal dealings with food commodities, unlawful act of price hike and hoarding would face the full wrath of law.

He also solicited the support, cooperation and collaboration with the NSCDC Katsina Command towards the assignment.

The committee has representatives from different security agencies, government agencies, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders.

(NAN)