From Naseer Mijinyawa, Minna.8
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State command has warned vandals of national facilities to relocate in their own interests from Niger State or be prepared to face the full wrath of the command.
The state commandant of the Corps, Mr. Garba Aliyu Bature who spoke in an interview with the National Update in Minna, said his men are prepared to chase them out of Niger State unless they turn a new leaf.
The commandant assured that his men and officers will continue to make the state unconducive for vandals and their collaborators.
He solicited for the support and cooperation of the communities and well meaning individuals to partner with his command to expose the activities of vandals in their midst so that they would be made to face Justice.
He pointed out that the command under his watch is committed to safeguarding the national facilities across the state which according to him is the core mandate of the corps.
Bature reiterated that the NSCDC in the state will not relent in its commitment to living up to its responsibility.
He indicated that his command will continue to adopt the rule of engagement in ensuring the protection and safety of the critical national installations across the state.
He added that his command will continue to partner with other relevant security agencies in the state to rid the state of criminal elements.
Bature indicated that the command has the constitutional duty to ensure the security and safety of national assets which he said will be pursued within the ambit of the law that established the Corps
He assured that his men and officers will not compromise in their responsibility as they are well trained and prepared to leave above board in making the state unbearable for vandals and their criminal activities.
According to him, the command will only succeed in the onslaught against the vandals with the support of all critical stakeholders.
Bature while appreciating relevant security agencies for partnering with his command in the protection of the national installations in the state, he assured that his command will continue to synergize towards achieving the set objective of safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens.
He admonished officers and men of the command to always apply civility in the discharge of their duties warning that he will not condone any act of unprofessional conduct from them adding that he will not hesitate to descent on any officer that is found wanting in the discharge of his duty. “Let me sound this warning to my officers and men of Niger State command of NSCDC, that I will not condone any act that is culpable of bringing the name of the command to disrepute.
“I will use the appropriate law that established the corps to deal with such officer. I’m appealing to all of you to be mindful of your conduct at all times so that we can collectively do our job in such a civil manner.”