The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged residents of Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Kuje in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prioritize their security. In a statement, the security agency specifically recommended that residents carefully screen visitors before accepting them into their communities to prevent sheltering potential criminals.
Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General of the Corps, emphasized this advice during the inauguration of a new NSCDC Division in Kwali on Thursday. He, alongside Mr. Danladi Chiya, the Chairman of the Area Council, urged FCT residents, particularly those on the outskirts, to remain vigilant. Audi highlighted intelligence reports indicating that criminals often exploit the cover of bushes and hills in the vicinity to carry out illegal activities.
”Security agencies are however on top of the situation, hence, the need for vital intelligence reports from citizens.
”If you see something, you must say something because without that we can’t perform magic and whatever information is supplied will be treated confidentially, and together we shall find solutions to this menace of insecurity,” he said.
Audi charged community and traditional leaders to profile visitors before accepting them as members of their communities, to avoid harbouring criminals.
“Some of them come and live with the residents and indigenes and begin to plan attacks,” he added.
The CG said the newly inaugurated office would encourage operatives of the corps within Kwali to perform better.
“Kwali LGA has demonstrated that security is everyone’s business and is now rated as one of the LGAs to donate this edifice to our service.
”You have done your part so we will do our part as it is now our responsibility to equip the office with all necessary equipment to put the edifice to use”, he said.
