Defence

DR. Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned the 270 personnel newly trained on the use of arms to avoid accidental discharge.

Audi gave the warning during the passing out parade of Course 10 basic weapon handling trainees at the NSCDC Headquarters, on Monday in Abuja.

The CG, after congratulating the personnel for a successful completion of the three months training, warned that anyone who mistakenly kills another will be court martialled.

“ That you are trained to handle rifles does not mean you are trained to kill except and unless otherwise.

“You can only kill somebody that wants to kill you in battle field and you must observe all rules of engagement and if you violate it you are on your own.

“ Know that you have added another feat into your career because we said anyone who wears this uniform must be taught and learn how to handle a rifle in case of eventuality,” he said.

According to him, training and retraining was an important factor in instilling discipline and service delivery amongst officers and men of the Corps.

“ Over the years training has not been well sophisticated and articulated until we introduced regimentation and realised training schools need to be prioritised according to the ACT governing the corps,” he said.

Audi said that the corps being the lead agency in the protection of critical national asset and infrastructure is dedicated to provide security for all sectors of the economy.

“Assiduously commit yourselves to working hard and give your best to the service of this country in combating the menace of crime.

“There should be no compromise so dedicate yourselves in trying to do your best to reduce and if possible eradicate oil theft.

“We must arrest and apprehend oil thieves , go after them and arrest them because we have cautioned these criminal,” he said.

He further advised those who do not want to relent but had continued to cause mayhem in attacking pipelines across the nation to relocate because the corps was committed to going after them.

He enjoined all officers and men of the Corps to be patient as the Corps’ management was doing it’s best to ensure adequate promotion and payment of backlogs alongside all benefits due to personnel.

“We have a new government in place and we have seen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s body language and pronouncements that he means well for this country.

“The corps under my leadership has keyed into his principles and will continue to work towards ensuring peace and tranquillity,” he said.

He called on the personnel to work together with other security agencies, most especially the Armed forces.(NAN)

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