DEFENCE
NSCDC Begins Psychological Assessment of its Personnel in Katsina –official
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has begun psychological assessments and evaluation of its personnel in Katsina state Command, to ascertain their mental state and competence to carryout their assigned responsibilities.
The NSCDC commandant in Katsina, Mr. Mohammed Sanusi, while addressing staff during the exercise, on Tuesday, described the exercise as a good step.
Represented by DCC Kizito Emaikwu, Head of administration of the command, Sanusi said the exercise was to rejig, revamp, resuscitate, restructure and reposition the corps to its lost glory.
According to him, it is also part of the ongoing reforms being implemented by the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr.
Ahmed Abubakar-Audi.“The psychological assessment test is to ensure that all our personnel are competent and sound, to carry out their constitutional responsibilities of protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians.
“And also to ensure that all critical National Assets and Infrastructures are secured from destruction or sabotage by criminals from within or outside the nation.
“The assessment is equally aimed at ensuring that security operatives are not a danger to themselves or the general public.
“Especially on the crucial issue of accidental discharge, leading to loss of lives of Nigerians in the hands of security personnel,” he said.
Sanusi further enjoined all officers and men of the Corps to cooperate with the forensic team and ensure orderliness during the exercise.
The exercise was conducted at the command of the NSCDC in the state under the supervision of ASC ll, Mohammed Sani, from the Forensic and Behavioral units of the NSCDC headquarters, Abuja.
Sani, who is also the Coordinator of the exercise for states in the North, said the assessment was aimed at improving their capability and effectiveness as security operatives, for a robust and efficient service delivery to the public.
According to him, the personnel, who have the responsibility of protecting the lives of the public, have to be mentally sound because they handled weapons.
“We are going to lecture them and issue them with questionnaires, based on their responses, we are taking it back to the headquarters for forensic screening.
“After the forensic screening, a certificate of fitness will be issued to them,” he said. (NAN)
DEFENCE
NDA Alerts Kaduna Communities Ahead of Shooting Practice
The Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna has urged residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya and Afaka general areas not to panic over its scheduled shooting exercise.This
This is contained in a statement issued by the NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, on Wednesday in Kaduna.
Maidawa, said the exercise is for the Army cadets of 73 and 74 Regular Courses.
The exercises, he said, are scheduled to hold from April 18 to April 20 abd from April 26 to April 27.
“The NDA assures the general public that all necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful conduct of the exercise.
“However, the general public is advised to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the period of the exercise,” the army said.
.(NAN)DEFENCE
Police Arrest Enugu Resident with Fake Naira Notes
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an Enugu resident, one Mmaduabuchi Okonkwo, 24, suspected to be in possession of, and transacting in, fake Naira notes.
A statement by the Command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said that operatives serving in Abakaliki Road Police Division, with the support of law-abiding citizens, arrested Okonkwo of Mkpologu, Emene, Enugu, at the Old IMT Bus Stop, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, on April 10.
According to him, the suspect’s arrest is sequel to his alleged possession, and transacting in, counterfeited Naira notes.
“A total of ₦40,000 suspected counterfeited one thousand denominated Naira notes were recovered from him.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect boarded a minibus from New Haven Junction to Old IMT Bus Stop, Enugu, and gave the driver one of the counterfeited notes.
“The driver, however, scrutinised and observed that the currency was fake, and quickly raised an alarm that led to the suspect’s arrest.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to having paid the sum of ₦25,000 genuine Naira notes to his cohort at large for the counterfeited Naira notes worth ₦50,000,” he said.
Ndukwe said that he further confessed to having spent ₦10,000 out of the fake notes, with the remaining ₦40,000 recovered from him.
“The suspect will be arraigned and prosecuted once investigations are concluded,” he said. (NAN)
DEFENCE
NSCDC Official Calls for Increased Vigilance to Enhance Security
Umar Mohammed, the Kwara Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Tuesday in Ibadan called for an increase in vigilance.
He said the appeal was necessary to confront the challenges of insecurity, violence and other social vices in various communities in the state.
The Commandant said the recent rise in security challenges in the state necessitated the upgrading of the police outpost to a fully operational divisional office.
p”This is in order to address insecurity more effectively.
“The establishment of the division will no doubt improve operational efficiency, thereby reducing possible threats to peaceful coexistence,” he said.
The Commandant applauded the people of Ipee community, most especially Mr Olayiwola Oyebode, Deputy Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, for their unwavering commitment and support for the project.
He assured the community that their efforts would not go in vain.
”I promise utmost security and well-being, and the NSCDC will work tirelessly to address all your security challenges,” Mohammed said.
He urged members of the community to remain vigilant and actively support the Corps by providing credible and timely information that would enhance their operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility and everyone should play their part in keeping their community safe, by working together and sharing information promptly,” the Commandant said.
The Deputy Speaker of State House of Assembly, Mr Olayiwola Oyebode, thanked the Commandant for his cooperation and efforts in ensuring the protection of lives and properties in the community and the state in general.
He urged the Commandant to deploy additional personnel to the new division in order to increase the safety and security of the people in the community.
In his remark, the Onipe of Ipee, Oba Lawal Adebayo, expressed gratitude to the Corps for the steadfast dedication to ensuring safety in the community and urged for sustained efforts.
Oba Adebayo also thanked Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his continuous support in upholding peace and security within the state.(NAN)