According to a news report from New Telegraph, the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has upgraded the Araromi-Isolo Opin Divisional Headquarters in Ekiti Local Government Area to a full-fledged Area Command to bolster security.

At the commissioning ceremony, the State NSCDC Commandant, Dr Umar JG Mohammed, represented by DCC Aiyelabowo Isaac, stated that the upgrade is part of the Command’s efforts to address insecurity in the State. This strategic move aims to strengthen the security framework, enhance operational efficiency, expand security coverage, and establish a stronger NSCDC presence in the Ekiti Local Government Area.

The Commandant commended the Araromi-Isolo Opin community and other stakeholders for their unwavering support in creating a conducive environment for the NSCDC to perform its duties of safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure.

The community’s monarch, Oba R. S. Are Ilufemiloye I, Asolo of Isolo Opin, expressed his profound gratitude to the Commandant for his support. He acknowledged the corps’ commitment to upholding law and order and its dedication to ensuring public safety in the community.

According to s statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, ASC 1 Ayoola Michael Shola, “the commissioning of the NSCDC Epe-Opin Outpost office is expected to further bolster security operations in the region, enhance the corps’ ability to respond effectively to security needs.”