In a fresh directive, the Niger State Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has made an open directive to some of its officers and men to set up and mount a 24 hours surveillance drill on all critical national assets and infrastructure which are located in the State.
It had also laid some emphasis on the four Hydro electric power stations which are situated in the State, which include the Shiroro, Kanji, Jebba and the Zungeru.
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Ahmed Mohammed Dandare who is the State commandant of NSCDC had given the directive during a meeting with the 25 divisional offices and six Area commandants in Minna. He had also urged the officers to be wary of the recent banditry attack in Ajata-Aboki mining site, in Shiroro LG, while also cautioning them to always be vigilant in their operational areas.
Dandare also warned the officers to desist from collecting bride or any act that can jeopardize the reputation of the Command in the State.
“I am appealing to all the divisional offices to adhere strictly to the rule of engagement, as any officer found wanting in the discharge of his duty shall be dealt with severely,” the commandant warned.
He further directed the Divisional officers to be sending reports on their areas of duty for unward transmission to the authority concerned.
In another report, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has announced that it has issued some operating licences to 19 Private Guard Companies which also includes the University of Maiduguri security company.
Olusola Odumosu, who is the Director, Public Relations NSCDC National Headquarters, had in a statement noted that the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi had charged the new operators to contribute their quota to the fight against insecurity by providing credible intelligence and information to the Corps and other security agencies.
He had also revealed that following the spread of insecurity in the country, all hands must be on deck to proffer solutions to the security challenges confronting the nation.
He said the Act, empowers the Corps to monitor, supervise, licence and train operators of Private Guard Companies (PGC). He warned them to adhere strictly to the guidelines and conditions of operation and warned against the transfer of operating licences.
He also cautioned them on the use of firearms, impersonation of security agencies’ uniforms, ranks and other accoutrements and then he further encouraged the new operators to ensure regular training and retraining of their guards while at the same time placing a high premium on staff welfare to discourage compromise or connivance with criminals.