The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has mobilized 25,000 personnel to safeguard lives, properties, and critical infrastructure nationwide during the yuletide season. Dr. Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, has instructed all Assistant Commandant Generals and Commandants in charge of zonal and state commands to adhere to this directive.
Dr. Audi emphasized the crucial need for strategic and comprehensive deployment of personnel to ensure a peaceful and seamless celebration throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities. In a statement signed by Babawale Afolabi, the Service Public Relations Officer, the CG urged the implementation of thorough operational strategies and extensive security measures across the country.
He highlighted the necessity of focusing on the Corps’ core mandate, particularly by deploying armed personnel extensively to safeguard government critical infrastructure and national assets, including oil pipelines, electrical installations, airports, railway stations, and other government facilities.
He said: “The Safe School Initiative Project will not be left out with the special Rapid Response Squad and the Female Squad will continue with their round-the-clock protection of the schools nationwide,
“Other strategic officers such as the intelligent operatives, Agro Rangers Personnel, CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, Anti Vandal operatives the Rapid Response Squad among others will also be properly deployed to the flash points and black spots, recreational centers, markets, and places of worship.
“The CG has however charged the senior officers to ensure that personnel deployed are adequately supervised for utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
“The officers have also been warned to carry out their assigned duties with the utmost professionalism and adhere strictly to the rule of engagement as any officer found wanting will be properly defaulted.
“The CG appealed to the officers on duty to Intensify the collaboration with other security agencies to ensure hitch-free celebrations.
“Audi however charged the general public to be law abiding and security conscious as well as to support security personnel by reporting any criminal activities and elements promptly.”
