NSCDC assures FCT residents of safe yuletide celebrations

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Tuesday assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory of a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration, while cautioning criminals against tampering with critical infrastructure.

The FCT Commandant of NSCDC, Dr Olusola Odumosu, emphasised that the Command is working “round the clock to ensure that residents of the FCT enjoy a hitch-free celebration as well as critical national assets and infrastructure are protected from unscrupulous individuals.”

According to a statement signed and released by the command spokesperson, Monica Ojobi, the commandant revealed that undercover and specialised squad personnel are conducting 24/7 surveillance and patrolling “dark spots across the metropolis to truncate activities of men of the underworld.”

Odumosu urged commuters to remain vigilant, saying, “They must develop a culture of going to designated motor parks to get vehicles that have company names that could be traced to avoid patronising one-chance operators.”

Addressing the issue of kidnappings, he added, “I urge the people of the capital city to be proactive and follow their inner instinct, avoid moving at night, lonely places and ensure that they keep their families and loved ones informed of their whereabouts always.”

The NSCDC boss also issued a stern warning to potential criminals. “Those with criminal motives in the FCT should have a rethink, relocate, or be ready to face the full weight of the law as my personnel will not renege in their dogged resolve to keep vandals and criminals out of the city.”

Residents were called upon to report suspicious activities, including tampering with electric cables, transformers, water pipelines, telecommunication masts, manholes, and crash barriers.

He instructed the public to contact the nearest NSCDC office or call the Command’s hotlines for prompt response.

The commandant further warned that attacks on crash barriers “will not be treated with levity,” and cautioned drivers and scavengers to steer clear, noting, “If found in possession of any, the full weight of the law will be brought upon them.”

The PUNCH journalist, Gift, has over three years of experience covering elections, security and foreign affairs.

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