By YAHAYA ISAH

The newly redeployed State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger Command, Abdulhamid Kabara, has assumed duty and taken over the leadership of the Corps from Commandant Suberu Aniviye.

This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations officer, Abubakar Muti, on Saturday in Minna.

The assumption of office comes at a particularly sensitive period for the Command, following the unfortunate deaths of some persons arrested in connection with suspected illegal mining activities in the state.

Kabara expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives and extended his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased and everyone affected by the unfortunate incident.

He stated that while the Corps remained committed to its statutory responsibilities of arrest, investigation, enforcement and the fight against illegal mining, the sanctity of human life must remain paramount.

“At a moment like this, beyond arrests, investigations, enforcement and the fight against illegal mining, we must remember one fundamental truth: every human life matters.

“The loss of any human life is painful, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families who are mourning at this difficult time,” he said.

He noted that the responsibility of protecting society and enforcing the law must go hand in hand with the responsibility to uphold the dignity, safety and welfare of persons in custody.

The Commandant prayed that almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the deceased, grants them eternal rest and gives their families, relatives and loved ones the strength, patience and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. (NAN)