The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Olusola Odumosu has warned personnel of the Corps against accidental discharge.
Odumosu gave the warning at the passing out parade of the 532 officers of the 2022/2023 recruits after six months of rigorous training in Abuja.
The commandant charged the new personnel to be diligent in their duty, professional in arms handling and to carry out all their assignments with utmost caution.
“In NSCDC there is nothing like accidental discharge. Once you find yourself holding a weapon, rules of engagement must continually sound in your head, your rifle is as safe as you want it to be”.
“You have been trained in weapons handling. This is one aspect of your job that you have to tread with utmost caution”.
He urged them to Respect the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians and be guarded by the Corp’s watchword which is humility and integrity in service delivery.
“Note also that, you are also expected to maintain a high level of discipline, professionalism and competence in the discharge of your duties. Your uniform and weapon must not be used to intimidate or harass any citizens”.
The FCT Commandant also explained that the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi spared no resources in ensuring that the graduands were properly trained stressing that to whom much is given, much is expected.
He said that the Command under his watch has the capacity, manpower and the professional know how to carry out the assignment as contained in the Acts establishing the Corps.
“As you receive your postings to different departments, Units, Area Commands or Divisions, ensure you put in your best towards fulfilling our mandate”.
“We must as a matter of urgency bring an end to acts of vandalism in the FCT by providing adequate security for all critical national assets and infrastructure within our jurisdiction”.
Nkiru Njemanze, Edited By Grace Namiji
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