Chima Azubuike, Gombe state.
Member representing Kaltungo/Shongom Federal constituency Hon. (Dr.) karu Elisha, has donated an operational utility vehicle to Kaltungo Division of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Gombe state. The honourable member, who was represented by his chief of staff Mr Langs Layelmenson, noted that this was done as a way of curbing menace and to support the security agency in fighting crime. He said
“I will advise them to work diligently and to work tirelessly in crime fighting. This is an opportunity to enhance their fight against civil disobedience. The honourable realized the challenge of the division in the cause of the election and he made a promise. This is a promise kept” he noted.
Receiving the keys of operational Vehicle on behalf of the state Commandant of Corps Altine Umaru, DCC Meswok Ibrahim, remarked the overwhelming gratitude of the command to the gesture, which he noted was the first of it kind in Gombe state. He said “it is first of it kind because in all our jurisdiction their is non with a vehicle. This gesture is so pleasing to us because it will go a long way to aid our operation particularly to this local government. We are looking forward to more from others. It is very tasking to note that a security man, who is supposed to be an emergency respondent can’t do so because he is constrained by mobility and other logistics” he added.
Meanwhile, ASC Magomya Suleiman, the divisional officer in charge of Kaltungo Division, has said that the corps has been recognised to be doing a lot of good work, in handling Civil Matters. she said “Sometimes we use Motor bikes, there are places we can’t go with our personal vehicles because of the security implications. With this vehicle, I know it will ease as well as solve the challenges we had faced in discharging our operational duties to the people of Kaltungo, and Gombe state by extension. A very big thank you to Hon. Elisha, I pray God sees him through all his endeavours” she noted.
According to ASC Saad Buhari, the command Public Relations Officer, it is a noble service that should be encouraged. He said “Hon. Elisha, has chosen to support the effort NSCDC in Kaltungo, it is an effort worth emulating by all lovers peace and social Harmony” he added.
Dignitaries at the handing over ceremony, includes The Mai Kaltungo who was represented by Magaji nari, senior officers of the corps from Shongom, officials of sister agencies Federal Road Safety Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Department of State Security and Members of the All Progressives Congress Kaltungo local government.