NSCDC Appoints Hassan Maidamma as 17th Kebbi State Commandant

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kebbi State Command, has welcomed Commandant Hassan Mohammed Maidamma as its 17th substantive state commandant.

Maidamma assumed office on Monday, October 26, 2026, following the retirement of his predecessor, Commandant K.A. Alkamawa. The handover ceremony was held at the command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi.

In his farewell address, Alkamawa expressed appreciation to the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Kebbi State Government and other security agencies for their support during his tenure.

He urged the stakeholders to extend the same cooperation to his successor to ensure continuity in the command’s operations.

In his remarks, Maidamma thanked the Corps’ national leadership for the confidence placed in him and pledged to improve service delivery across the state.

He said his administration would prioritise professionalism, operational effectiveness, intelligence gathering and stronger collaboration with other security agencies and host communities to address security challenges.

The new commandant also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure, managing disasters and regulating private guard companies.

Maidamma further pledged to focus on personnel welfare, continuous training and operational efficiency to strengthen the capacity of officers and improve the command’s performance.

He urged NSCDC personnel to maintain discipline, vigilance and professionalism while respecting human rights and the rule of law in carrying out their duties.

The commandant also called on residents of Kebbi State to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, noting that public cooperation was important in preventing crime and improving security.

His assumption of office marks a new leadership phase for the NSCDC in Kebbi State, with a stated focus on operational effectiveness, community cooperation and the protection of lives and property.