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NSCDC Trains 250 Personnel in Sign Language to Boost Intelligence Gathering, Security of Nation’s Capital
NSCDC Trains 250 Personnel in Sign Language to Boost Intelligence Gathering, Security of Nation’s Capital
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has trained 250 personnel in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja command in non-verbal communication skills (sign language) to boost intelligence gathering and further combat insecurity in the country’s capital.
The five-week training programme in sign language organised by the FCT command, NSCDC highlights the importance of capacity building by the leadership for effective security service delivery. This followed recent training of hundreds of personnel in weapon handling.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the FCT Commandant, NSCDC, Dr. Olusola Odumosu while commending the graduands said the move is in tandem with his mission and vision of making the nation’s capital a safer place for all to inhabit.
Odumosu said the initiative is meant to bridge the communication gap between our personnel and every members of the society.
He noted that the training enhances not only our service delivery but also strengthens our intelligence-gathering capacity, particularly in cases involving vulnerable communities, adding that: “Afterall, in the 21st-century security environment, inclusion is not a privilege — it is a necessity.”
He said: “By acquiring this foundational knowledge, we are empowered to better serve and respond to security needs of our various communities without leaving anyone behind, and we wll leverage on this skill to entertain complaints, carry out interrogations, and gather intelligence without relying on interpreters.
“As we look to the future, I am optimistic that our commitment to inclusive security will contribute significantly to building a safer, more secure Federal Capital Territory. Remember, your efforts will not only impact your work but will also change lives and perceptions within our society.
“Our journey towards becoming a more inclusive and people-focused agency would not have been possible without the unflinching support of our Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni. Sir, your confidence in this command, your encouragement, and your vision have served as both compass and catalyst for all we have achieved so far. We say thank you, and we remain committed to upholding the ideals and objectives of the Corps.”
Odumosu while congratulating the officer, said by acquiring these essential skills, “you are equipped to bridge communication gaps and ensure that every citizen, regardless of their ability in all the six (6) Area Councils of the FCT, feels a sense of safety and belonging in our society.”
Speaking at the occasion, Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disability, Chief Ayuba Burkin Gufwan, described the training of security personnel in sign language as not only a step in the right direction,” but a clear demonstration of the Corps’ commitment to inclusive service delivery and to safeguarding the rights of all Nigerians, most especially the hearing impaired persons and Persons with Disabilities at large.”
He urged the NSCDC to mainstream sign language training across all her formation and commands, and hoped that other security agencies will follow suit and replicate across Nigeria.
He insisted that: ”However, inclusion in security must not stop at communication alone. I use this opportunity to respectfully call on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to employ trained deaf individual to the corps as well as give full effect to the 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities in your organisation.
“This is stipulated in the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 and also captioned in the Public Service Rules (Revised 2021).
“The Commission stands ready to support the NSCDC and all other security agencies with technical assistance, capacity building, and strategic partnerships to strengthen inclusion agenda. We are confident that the Corps can set a national example in upholding the values of accessibility, representation, and fairness.”
On his part, Founder, Deaf-in-Tetch, Arowolo Ayoola said the event is a standard of justice for persons with disabilities.
NSCDC Trains 250 Personnel in Sign Language to Boost Intelligence Gathering, Security of Nation’s Capital
Suspected Lakurawa bandits kill farmer in Sokoto attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa group have killed a farmer in Marake Village, Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makaka gathered that the incident occurred on July 16 at about 4:00 p.m. when the assailants, riding on motorcycles, stormed the farmlands where local farmers were working.
During the attack, one of the farmers, identified as Hamisu Bala, was shot and died on the spot.
Troops of Nigerian Army’s Operation FANSAN swiftly responded to the distress call and visited the scene.
The victim’s body was conveyed to a nearby hospital, while security operatives launched a patrol and manhunt operation in the surrounding villages to track down the fleeing attackers.
Suspected Lakurawa bandits kill farmer in Sokoto attack
Man allegedly kills three children in Osun, dies after mob attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck in Oba-Ile, Osun State, as a man suspected to be a drug addict allegedly macheted three children to death before being lynched by an angry mob.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on July 15 at about 8:05 p.m. when the suspect, identified as Sodiq Eniola, aged 30, stormed the compound of one Mr Ganiyu Bamidele at Ese Ola’s compound.
According to Mr Bamidele, the suspect went directly to his wife’s shop located within the premises where he found the couple’s three children sleeping and attacked them with a machete, killing all three on the spot.
Upon receiving the distress report, police officers from Oba-Ile Division swiftly mobilised to the scene, where they met a mob attempting to mete out jungle justice to the suspect.
Despite efforts to rescue him, Sodiq Eniola sustained severe injuries from the mob assault and later died while being transported to the hospital.
Man allegedly kills three children in Osun, dies after mob attack
One killed, two policemen injured in Katsina communal clash over grazing land
By: Zagazola Makama
A communal clash between residents of Rijiyar Tsamiya village in Sandamu Local Government Area and Munawa village in Dutsi LGA has left one person dead and two policemen injured.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the violence erupted on Wednesday morning following a longstanding dispute over grazing land between the two communities.
The sources said that at about 7:00 a.m., a mob from Rijiyar Tsamiya launched an attack on Munawa village, during which several mud silos used for storing grain were set ablaze.
In the ensuing violence, a 20-year-old man identified as Gaddafi Umar from Rijiyar Tsamiya sustained critical injuries. Two policemen who responded to the disturbance also sustained injuries during the operation.
All three victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Daura for treatment. However, Gaddafi Umar was later confirmed dead by medical personnel, while the two police officers were treated and discharged.
Police sources say Preliminary investigations indicate that the root cause of the conflict was a dispute over grazing land a common source of tension in the region.
Security personnel have since restored calm to the area and assured residents that normalcy has returned, while further investigation is ongoing to prevent a recurrence.
One killed, two policemen injured in Katsina communal clash over grazing land
Suspected Lakurawa bandits kill farmer in Sokoto attack
Man allegedly kills three children in Osun, dies after mob attack
One killed, two policemen injured in Katsina communal clash over grazing land
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