The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has established seven new Area Commands and 11 Divisions across the state's 16 Local Government Areas.

State Commandant Umar Muhammed announced this on Monday in Ilorin, stating that the move aims to strengthen the corps' operational structure.

Muhammed added that the creation of the new Area Commands and Divisions was approved by the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi.

He noted that it was part of the corps' effort to fulfil its core mandates and statutory responsibilities with the goal of enhancing operational effectiveness and service delivery across the state.

“This development complements the existing area commands and divisions, reinforcing the corps' commitment to strengthen its presence within communities.

“It is also aimed at fostering collaboration with indigenes of the state in the fight against criminality in all forms,” Muhammed said.

The state commandant disclosed that all the new area commands and divisions have commenced operation.

He called on the members of public to cooperate with the security personnel while discharging their duties in order to eliminate criminals from the community.

Muhammed reaffirmed the command's unwavering commitment to ensure that the state does not become a safe haven or breeding ground for criminals.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly created Area Commands includes Area I, (Lafiagi); Area J, (Oke-Oyi); Area K, (Agbabiaka); Area L, (Patigi); Area M, (Kaiama); Area N, (Share); and Area O, (Ille-Mona).

While the 11 newly established divisions are; Alagbado Division, Jebba Division, Kpada Division, Ilupeju Division, Shonga Division, Tsaragi Division, Oro Division, Bacita Division, Lade Division, Agbabiaka Division and Amayo Division.