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NSCDC BOSS PRESENT PRACTICING LICENCE TO PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS
NSCDC BOSS PRESENT PRACTICING LICENCE TO PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS
By: Michael Mike
As part of the Corps statutory mandate to train, supervise, monitor, and issue practicing licence to Private Guard Companies; the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi has presented practicing licences to 50 Private Security Practitioners.
Speaking during his keynote address while presenting the certificate at the National Headquarters of NSCDC in Abuja, the CG said that over 200 applications were received through the NSCDC Private Guard Companies Department (PGC Department and they were thoroughly screened after which only 50 companies met the requisite conditions to be issued with operational licence.
The NSCDC helmsman reiterated categorically that the Corps carried out thorough. screening and vetting before recommending the companies to the Minister of Interior for approval and issuance of practicing license.
He lauded the Minister of Interior, Hon (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who is passionate about reforms in the security sector postulating digitalisation of the registration among other measures and called on practitioners both old and new to key into it.
While appreciating the role of private security in nation building, he noted that the industry has provided about four million employment opportunities for the youths and helps in complementing efforts of conventional security agencies.
The CG NSCDC calls for prompt Intelligence gathering which he affirmed as the bedrock of Security noting that the continuous collaboration with the NSCDC and other security agencies would enhance the nation’s security apparatus.
He advised Chief Executive Officers of the new companies to adhere strictly to core ethical standards of Care and Welfare of Security Guards, timely renewal of operational licence, recruitment of qualified persons and staff appearance.
Other highlights of the event includes an address of welcome by the Head of Private Guard Companies Department, ACG Peter Samuel Maigari, fsi,
lecture entitled, “the public in the private: the need to strengthen public partnership for national security in Nigeria” delivered by Prof Tyoor Frederick Terhemba, goodwill messages by the President, Association of Licenced Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), Dr Chris Adigwu, Managing and Director/CEO Tagged Technologies ltd, Dr Omofoman Daniel and symbolic presentation of licences to new entrants.
NSCDC BOSS PRESENT PRACTICING LICENCE TO PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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