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NSCDC Directs State Commandants to Support Safe Schools Project
NSCDC Directs State Commandants to Support Safe Schools Project
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has directed its State Commandants to support the Safe Schools Project to further assist to cascade the capacity building training programmes for the benefit of more stakeholders in their domain.
The NSCDC which is saddled with the responsibility of protection of critical national assests and infrastructure (CNAI), described children as the greatest assets of Nigeria.
Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, mni gave the directive in a keynote delivered at a one-day capacity building programme organised by the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) for State Coordinators and Desk Officers drawn from the North Central geopolitical zone, held at the National headquarters of the Corps in Abuja.
He reteriated his administration’s commitment to the cause of safer schools for students, teachers and host communities through training and retraining which is the mainstay of any organisation.
Represented by the Deputy Commandant General Technical Services, DCG Zakari Ningi, the Corps’ helmsman said the training with the theme: “ensuring safer schools for all” is geared towards improving the capacity of NSSRCC personnel at all levels in line with achieving the Safe Schools Declaration target of government.
He maintained that after the vulnerability study of schools conducted by the Corps in 2021, the Corps has since been committed to ensuring safer learning environments for children, teachers and host communities.
While declaring the training opened, the NSCDC boss urged participants to network and draw knowledge from experts for better service delivery, and applauded the contributions of other stakeholders like the Ministries Interior, finance and education and Civil Society Organisations like Save the Children International for their unwavering commitment towards achieving the mission of the centre.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the Commander NSSRCC ACC Rabiu Ibn Muhammed, said in the phase of new trends in insecurity like cyber threats, drug abuse, cultism amongst others, the centre sees opportunities for collaboration, innovation and growth and hence the need to equip its personnel on latest innovations and technologies in the security field.
He further explained that experts have been carefully selected in various areas to impact new insights on the participants to better confront the various challenges facing the safety of schools all over the federation.
He highlighted that other phases of the training will take place in the other geopolitical zones before the first half of the year.
Also, speaking in a good will message, the National Coordinator Financing Safe Schools, Hajiya Halima Iliya Ibrahim extolled the efforts of the Commandant General and other stakeholders in spite of challenges of funding and budgetary allocation for their unique role and unwavering commitment towards the mission of the Centre established in 2023.
She encouraged the participants to actively participate and share knowledge, domesticate and also cascade the knowledge to the grassroots.
In the same vein, the lead Consultant to NSSRCC, Prof Tyoor Terhemba, Deputy Director Advocacy and Focal Person Save the Children International, Dr Musa Bada and immediate past Commander of the Centre ACG Hammed Abodunrin, PhD, fdc delivered goodwill message.
The 300 participants for the one-day training were drawn from the states in the North-Central Geopolitical Zone comprising Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Plateau States and Federal Capital Territory.
NSCDC Directs State Commandants to Support Safe Schools Project
Irate Plateau Youths Attempt Attack on NSCDC Facility, Troops Intervene to Avert Crisis
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully averted an attempted mob attack on a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost in Plateau State, following unrest triggered by the detention of a suspect.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred within the operational area of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace.
The sources said troops responded at about 11:00 a.m. on April 21 to intelligence indicating that irate youths had mobilised to attack and burn down the NSCDC outpost in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the youths had gathered in protest over the detention of a suspect and were reportedly attempting to carry out jungle justice, as well as destroy the security facility.
Troops, working in collaboration with other security agencies, swiftly moved to the scene and dispersed the crowd before the situation escalated.
They also provided adequate security cover, enabling the safe evacuation of the detained suspect to the NSCDC headquarters to prevent further unrest.
The prompt intervention of the troops ensured that no lives were lost and the facility remained intact.
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Troops Conduct Clearance Patrol, Dominate Tuba Axis in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have conducted a successful clearance patrol around the Tuba axis in Borno State, as part of ongoing operations to deny Boko Haram/ISWAP freedom of movement.
Security sources said that the operation was carried out by troops of 212 Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activities within three kilometres east of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba.
The troops conducted a fighting patrol covering approximately 7.5 to 8 kilometres around the FOB, scanning multiple directions within the area of responsibility.
According to the sources, the terrorists hastily fled on sighting the advancing troops.
The patrol was described as hitch-free, with troops successfully dominating the general area and identifying no immediate threats.
Military authorities noted that the operation is part of sustained efforts to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and prevent their regrouping within the theatre.
Troops Conduct Clearance Patrol, Dominate Tuba Axis in Borno
Troops Foil ISWAP Indirect Fire Attack on Gwoza, No Casualties Recorded
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled an attempted indirect fire attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting military positions and civilian areas in Gwoza.
Security sources said that the incident occurred at about 12:06 p.m. on April 22, when the terrorists fired four 105mm high-explosive bombs from positions within the Mandara Mountains into troop deployment areas and adjoining parts of the town.
The attack reportedly caused panic among residents but did not result in any casualties.
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai responded swiftly with coordinated counter-battery fire and ground reinforcements, effectively neutralising the threat and preventing any attempt by the attackers to infiltrate defensive positions.
Military authorities confirmed that the prompt and disciplined response of the troops brought the situation under control within a short time.
They added that no casualties were recorded among both military personnel and civilians during the engagement.
The military noted that while the general security situation in the theatre remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops maintaining maximum vigilance.
Authorities reassured residents of continued operations to safeguard communities and sustain pressure on terrorist elements operating in the North East.
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