The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammadu, has warned the personnel of the corps to use arms against criminals and not innocent citizens.
Muhammadu
gave the warning in Badagry, Lagos during the passing out parade of 200
officers and men of the corps trained by the Nigerian Army in handling
arms and other combat drills.
The NSCDC boss, who was represented by the Assistant Commandant-General, Zone A, Lagos, Mr Waheed Popoola, said accidental discharge was not permitted by anyone in the corps.
“Accidental
discharge is a capital offence in the NSCDC. You have been trained on
how to handle of arms; this should guide you in the discharge of your
duties.
“Anyone that misuses arms will
never go near it again. The four-week training is meant to help corps
personnel discharge their responsibilities as expected of them,’’ he
said.
He said the training had improved
the necessary skills of the officers and men of the corps and boosted
their performance in the discharge of their official duties.
Muhammadu, who commended the Army and Lagos State Government for their assistance, however, requested for more equipment.
The
representative of the Army, Col. U. Garuba of the 82 Division, said the
training was a testimony of the cordial relationship between the Army
and NSCDC.
Garuba said that the training would continue to assist the officers and men of the corps in the discharge of the functions.
The Commandant, Lagos State Command NSCDC, Mr Tajudeen Balogun,
who expressed joy over the training, stressed that with the calibre of
officers of the corps, life and property would be protected in the
state.
He assured the people that the
corps would join other sister agencies to provide adequate security
during the yuletide in the area.
The News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the officers and men demonstrated
their new skills in handling arms to the admiration of officers and
family members present.
Representatives of the Police, Navy, Prisons, Immigration, NDLEA, EFCC, SSS, ICPC and FRSC among others attended the ceremony.
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