NSCDC : 137 Officers Pass Out From Weapons Handling Training

137 Battch 2 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory command have passed out from the basic arms and weapons handling Training in Abuja.

The passing out ceremony brings to the number of properly retrained personnel of the Command to 272 in less than a year.

The FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu who said that training and retraining of officers is a continued responsibility of the corps stressed that it is one of the ways the Corps would stepup its game against criminal elements in the FCT in line with the proactive nature and pace of the Minister of the FCT, Nyeson Wike.

He disclosed that the officers and men have been trained and equipped with knowledge and skills in weapons handling through months of rigorous regimentation defined by global standards.

Dr Olusola Odumosu noted that in view of the significant trainings received by the men and officers with dedication, the command has made significant arrest for various offences ranging from vandalism and theft of public facilities, illegal mining, illegal private guards operations and other vices.

The Commandant congratulated the personnel for their Gallantry noting that the Federal Capital Territory can trust the Corps to protect public facilities which are being installed as a matter of priority to make life better for the citizens.

He charged the officers to take their assignment seriously wherever they are being deployed .

“In the discharge of your legitimate duties, always remember the rules of engagement, be professional n handling your riffles, protect lives and properties,” he stated .

The FCT Boss lauded the leadership of the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi for his immense support to the Command and the instructors for their crucial role in sharpening the skills , providing knowledge and instilling values necessary for the new batch of officers and men to succeed in their career.

Nkiru Njemanze, Edited By Grace Namiji