Abbas Nda Mohammed has assumed duty as the 16th commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command.

He took over on Monday from Bala Bodinga Bawa, who has been redeployed to the national headquarters of the NSCDC.

Bodinga had served barely over one month in the state as the commandant before his redeployment to Abuja.

Commandant Mohammed is a seasoned security professional with over two decades of experience in the Corps.

He had served in several strategic capacities, including Zone 4 Headquarters, Minna; Head of Operations, NSCDC Kwara State Command; Head of Anti-Vandal Unit, Niger State Command; Area Commander, Kainji LGA; Divisional Officer, Edati LGA; Head of Counter-Terrorism Unit, Zamfara State Command; and various leadership roles within the FCT Command.

Prior to his deployment, Abbas served as Commandant, Zone 4 Headquarters, Minna.

Speaking after assuming office, the new commandant reaffirmed the Corps' commitment to protecting lives and property, safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure, and strengthening intelligence-driven operations across Kwara State.

Abbas warned criminal elements, vandals, and economic saboteurs to steer clear of the state, emphasizing that the command will adopt proactive and decisive measures to combat all forms of criminality.

"Kwara State will not be a safe haven for criminals. We are fully prepared to deploy all necessary operational strategies to ensure the safety and security of lives and property," he declared.

Commandant Abbas further pledged to strengthen collaboration with sister security agencies, traditional institutions, and relevant stakeholders to sustain peace and security in the state.