FIC Report (Anambra State) – In preparation for the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has launched Tactical Response Hybrid Squad, a specialized unit designed to prevent and respond to potential security threats in the state.
Commandant Maku Olatunde, stated this at the State Command Headquarters Awka during his tactical digest with heads of Departments and Units, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers , Heads of formation and Composite Commanders.
According to the Commandant, the newly launched Squad will focus on protecting Critical National, State, and Local Government Assets and Infrastructure, eliminate quacks in private security outfits, stop the activities of illegal miners and prevent illegal dealings in petroleum products.
He revealed that the squad which is a special one, would with the aid of intelligence lead proactive collaboration and swift in reacting to any untoward event, conduct robust patrols, pin- downs, stop and identification checks and sting operations primarily to achieve these objectives.
The NSCDC State helmsman cautioned the newly established Tactical Squad to be firm, professional and maintain high standard in the discharge of their duties as the command would not hesitate to activate disciplinary measures on any personnel found exhibiting character unbecoming of an officer.
Comdt. Maku who acknowledged the good working relationship between the NSCDC and other security agencies in the state towards achieving coordinated response to any security concern, assured that the NSCDC would fight the scourge of infractions on any Critical, National State and Local Government Assets and infrastructure with full strength in the state.
The NSCDC state boss expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for his unwavering support to NSCDC, which has translated into the Corps dedication to maintaining peace, law and order in the state.
He reassured members of the public of the command’s determination to ensure a safe environment for Anambrarians and residents alike before, during and after the Yuletide season urging them to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest NSCDC formation for prompt response.
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Ibeneme Maria Nkilimma
Senior Info and Pub Relations Officer
