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NSCDC Promotes 5010 Officers and Men
NSCDC Promotes 5010 Officers and Men
By Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has promoted 5010 of his officers and men.
A statement at the weekend by the spokesman of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu said as part of efforts to improve the welfare and conditions of service for officers and men of the NSCDC, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has promoted/upgraded 5010 officers and men of the Corps across board.
He revealed that the promotion list comprises of personnel from the rank of Inspector of Corps II to Deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC), including officers upgraded/converted with effect from 01/01/2020 and 01/01/2021 respectively.
Speaking on the decision, the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, said the promotion of officers and men of the Corps is part of his administration’s drive to encourage hard work, promote the culture of merit and award excellence.
He said:?”As the man occupying the drivers seat, i have resolved to ensure that deserving personnel, most especially dedicated ones are promoted accordingly, to increase their level of productivity.
“From a total of 5010 upgraded personnel, 4494 were promoted while 516 got upgraded by conversion.”
According to the statement from the approved list of promotion, a total of 116 Assistant Commandants of Corps (ACC) got promoted to the rank of Deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC), 362 Chief Superintendents of Corps (CSC) were promoted to the rank of Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC).
Also promoted are 399 Superintendents of Corps (SC) to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Corps (CSC) and 550 Deputy Superintendents of Corps (DSC) to the rank of Superintendent of Corps.
Another 888 Assistant Superintendents of Corps I (ASC I) are now Deputy Superintendents of Corps (DSC), 1191 Assistant Superintendents of Corps II (ASC II) got promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Corps (I) while 988 Inspectors of Corps II (IC II) were also promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Corps II (ASC II).
Furthermore, 516 Personnel got upgraded/converted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Corps II (ASC II) accordingly.
The Commandant General charged the newly promoted officers to justify their promotion by contributing to the growth of the Corps through hardwork, renewed zeal, vigour, loyalty to service and patrotism to the nation.
He commended the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who also doubles as the chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) for his unwavering support to the NSCDC which translates to improved staff welfare and motivation.
The CG also commended the Secretary to the Board, Aisha Rufai for ensuring that due diligence is followed in the entire process.
Audi promised that, the Corps under his watch will continue to deliver on its mandate in the interest of peace and progress of the country.
He stated that personnel’s welfare will continue to take center stage in his administration’s program for the Corps while training, manpower development will be intensified to drive the implementation of the Corps mandates.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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