The Anambra State command of the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps mentioned it’s strategising amongst its personnel and significant stakeholders to forestall vandalism of public belongings within the state forward of the nationwide protest throughout the nation.
The state Commandant, NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, in a press release on Friday, mentioned the command convened a strategic assembly of all Space Commanders, Divisional Officers, Heads of Formations and Tactical Commanders on the State Command Headquarters, in Awka, with the intention to obtain the purpose.
Olatunde mentioned the transfer was in anticipation of the deliberate nationwide protest, aimed to develop efficient measures to guard crucial nationwide belongings and infrastructure, stop the breakdown of regulation and order, and guarantee a unified response to potential safety challenges.
He warned supervisory officers to keep up utmost vigilance and assume full accountability for the safety and safety of belongings.
He mentioned, “The command appealed to protest organisers to think about various lawful channels for articulating grievances, cautioning towards infiltration by undesirable components, together with miscreants, hoodlums, and anti-progressive people.
“We reaffirmed our dedication to collaborating with different safety companies to keep up peace and order, using all essential and bonafide measures to stop any potential breakdown of regulation and order, and to ensure a protected and safe ambiance for all lawful residents within the state.”
In the meantime, the command has boosted its fleet with the supply of 5 refurbished IVM IKENGA automobiles to reinforce its capability to answer safety challenges.
In keeping with a press release on Friday, the Superintendent of Corps and Head, Media and Tactical Operations, Okadigbo Edwin, mentioned the 5 automobiles, which had been beforehand grounded earlier than the arrival of the current state Commandant in January this yr, had been restored to operational standing by means of the collaborative efforts of the state authorities and the command.
The assertion learn partly, “The state authorities refurbished 4 automobiles, whereas the Command, beneath the management of Commandant Maku Olatunde, refurbished one automobile, demonstrating a dedication to strengthening the Command’s operational capability.
“The refurbished automobiles had been formally introduced to the NSCDC, Anambra State Command in a ceremony held on the Authorities Home, Awka. Superintendent of Corps, Omatah Nnamdi, the NSCDC Unit Commander on the Authorities Home, obtained the automobiles on behalf of the State Commandant, Comdt. Maku Olatunde.
“The command assured that the automobiles can be utilised successfully and it will considerably improve the Command’s capability to safeguard crucial belongings and infrastructure belonging to the federal, state, and native governments in Anambra State.
“The State Commandant conveyed the heartfelt thanks of the Commandant Normal, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and AVM Ben Chiobi (Rtd.), Particular Adviser on Safety to Mr Governor for his or her swift intervention in restoring the grounded automobiles to operational standing, showcasing their dedication to supporting the NSCDC’s mandate.
“The addition of those 5 refurbished automobiles to our fleet is a welcome improvement, enabling us to extra effectively perform our tasks,” he acknowledged.
“We recognise the belief positioned in us and pledge to leverage these automobiles to reinforce the protection and safety of lives and properties all through the state.