The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says the newly established Female Squad of the Corps will aid in curtailing kidnapping and other security challenges in the country.

The NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, made this statement on Friday, May 21 during the passing out parade of personnel of the squad at the corps training College in Katsina.

Commissioning of the Female squad kicked off on Thursday, May 20.

In his speech, Audi said;

“Female Squad is a child of necessity borne out of the need to effectively curtail the recent upsurge of insecurity occasioned by armed banditry, kidnapping, insurgency and the need to effectively implement government’s proposed Safe School Initiative.

“Recent upsurge and frequency of attacks by bandits who engage in kidnapping of students for ransom has made it imperative to focus attention on intensifying security in schools environment.

“This is a proactive measure toward guaranteeing safety and restoring the confidence of students, parents, teachers and the community in the country’s security architecture’’.

Audi assured that the corps would continue to take proactive measures in collaboration with sister agencies to guarantee security for the socio-economic development of the country.