The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Jigawa State Command has disclosed that it resolved 1,959 cases out of the 2,725 it received in 2025, despite facing operational hurdles.
NSCDC Jigawa Command’s impressive case resolution record comes at a time when the corps is grappling with an expanded mandate.President Tinubu recently directed the NSCDC to take charge of providing security coverage for VIPs nationwide, a task previously handled by the police.
Our correspondent gathered that the new responsibility has added to the NSCDC’s existing challenges, including tackling vandalism, theft, and interpersonal conflicts, not only Jigawa but across the country.
While briefing journalists at the state headquarters in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Monday, NSCDC Jigawa State Commandant, Muhammad Ingawa, expressed commitment at ensuring sustainable peace and stability across the state’s 27 LGAs, leveraging community engagement and collaboration with other security agencies to keep the state secure.
The Commandant, who reviewed the successes and challenges faced in the outgoing year, highlighted the diverse cases handled by the command in 2025, saying, “These included indebtedness or breach of trust, land disputes, tenancy disputes, farmers/herders conflicts, interpersonal disputes, communal conflicts, and interfaith conflicts.”
According to Ingawa, the command received a total of 2,725 cases throughout 2025, with officers handling 2,113 cases efficiently.
“Some 612 cases required transfer to other agencies for further action, showcasing the command’s collaborative approach to justice,” he revealed.
Highlighting more on the issue, the Jigawa NSCDC boss explained that the standout achievement came in resolutions, with 1,959 cases successfully settled.
“I commend my officers for their tireless efforts in closing these matters,” Ingawa said while praising his team’s dedication.
However, 771 cases remain unresolved as the year ends, with Ingawa noting ongoing efforts to tackle these holdovers.
“We are working diligently to address the pending cases,” he assured.
Shifting to prosecutions, the Commandant revealed that “In 2025, the year under review, Jigawa NSCDC command took 125 cases to court, marking a significant drop of 25 cases from 150 in 2024.”
He declared that “Rape and sodomy topped the list with 37 prosecutions,” stressing further the command’s firm stance against sexual crimes.
“We will not tolerate any form of sexual violence in Jigawa,” he warned the public, insisting, “Theft, burglary, and trespass accounted for 20 prosecutions, with these everyday crimes drawing swift legal action from the command,” said the NSCDC boss.
He linked the 11 breach of trust, cheating, and mischief cases to rising economic tensions, saying, “These crimes are often fueled by financial desperation.”
Other notable prosecutions disclosed by the Commandant included six cyberstalking and bullying cases, four thuggery cases, and four cattle rustling incidents that reached court.
“We are committed to protecting our communities from these scourges,” he maintained.
Speaking on the proactiveness of the Jigawa NSCDC in preventing vandalism, Ingawa stated that “The command has prevented a lot of vandalisation attempts across parts of Jigawa in the year under review,” stressing that 21 vandalism cases are pending in court.
The Commandant equally revealed that “Assault and grievous hurt made up six cases, while murder and culpable homicide totalled five in the review period.”
Continuing on the review time, the commandant opened up that “FHB cases stood at five,” emphasising the command’s focus on family-related crimes.
He pointed out that in 2025, gross indecency, impersonation, distraction, forgery, domestic violence, and two court-referred further investigations rounded out the list with one case each.
“These cases demonstrated the command’s broad mandate to protect Jigawa’s citizens,” Ingawa noted.
Beyond prosecutions, the NSCDC Jigawa State Commandant explained that the Command has registered three private guard companies in 2025, with officers training and monitoring them closely.
“This enhances our security coverage,” he said.
While making clarifications on donations for the daily operations of the command, acknowledged the Jigawa state government and some few philanthropists for providing the Command with motor vehicles and bikes, saying, “We appreciate the generosity of our partners.”
Decrying on challenges bedevilling the command, Ingawa started by mentioning a lack of manpower: “We need more hands to cover Jigawa effectively,” the paramilitary boss admitted, pleading with the government to support recruitment efforts.
He equally mentioned logistics shortages and general operational funding gaps as some of the essential factors that hinder operations of the command, especially in the area of patrols.
Accordingly, Ingawa noted that court delays further slow justice delivery, thus affecting speedy prosecution of culprits, just as he called for improvements.
“Timely court decisions are crucial to our efforts to combat crime.”
On school safety, the NSCDC Jigawa Chief assured parents, “With the arrangements on ground, it will not be easy for any bandits to attack schools in the state.”
He emphasised that the command remains committed to securing Jigawa, urging continued support from stakeholders.
“Together, we can build a safer Jigawa. We can not do it alone. We need the people of Jigawa to work with us,” he pleaded.
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