As part of efforts to ensure protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has beefed up intelligence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) against vandalism and other forms of crimes.
The command also certified 174 officers who recently participated in a regorous training tagged “Enhancing Tactical Efficiency Through Modern Security Tools.”
Speaking at the passing out ceremony of the said personnel after a one-week capacity building training, Monday in Abuja, FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, said the training forms part of a deliberate effort to continuously sharpen the skills of NSCDC FCT Command’s personnel in line with the ever-evolving dynamics of security operations.
He said the threat of insecurity Nigerians face currently are more complex and sophisticated than ever before, requiring not only courage and commitment but also the effective deployment of modern tools, knowledge, and techniques.
While appreciating the leadership of the Nigerian Army Headquarters Garrison, Abuja, for their invaluable contributions and partnership in making the training exercise a success, Commandant Odumosu said the collaboration of inter-agency synergy and cooperation, remains a critical requirement in the collective pursuit of national security objectives.
He said: “The quality of instruction and guidance you have given is quite enormous and an investment in the security architecture of FCT and Nigeria at large.
“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is statutorily mandated to safeguard Critical National Assets and Infrastructure. As a nation, the threats we face are not static, they evolve daily, ranging from insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping to vandalism of Critical Assets, oil, communication and power installations, as well as emerging threats such as cyber intrusions and drone-enabled crimes.
“The skills acquired through this training will translate into stronger surveillance capacity, quicker response times, and improved protection of assets vital to our economic and social wellbeing.”
He NSCDC FCT boss charged the 174 participants to apply the knowledge with professionalism, discipline, and a strong sense of duty.
“In the last few years, the FCT Command has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of capacity building programmes and I assure you that this unique training would be a catalyst for drastic reductions in reported cases of vandalism, theft of public infrastructure and a surge in the arrests of vandals and other criminal elements within the FCT and its environs.”
In his welcome address, the NSCDC Unit Commander, ACC John Alabama Stephen, said programme was carefully designed to sharpen the tactical skills of the personnel, equipping them with modern knowledge and practical tools needed to thrive in today’s ever-evolving security environment.
“The knowledge and skills acquired in radio communication, map reading and interpretation, security signs and symbols, navigation, and drone operations will significantly boost the operational capabilities of our officers. These modern tools and techniques are vital in strengthening our mandate to protect critical national assets and ensure the safety of lives and property across the FCT.”