ABUJA – The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, says it has completed the training of 173 arms personnel to beef up security in the FCT.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
The spokesman of the command, Mr David Akinbinu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
He said that the training, which was conducted by the armed squad unit of the command in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, was meant to ensure professionalism in the handling of arms.
He explained that the selected personnel were specially trained by the Nigerian Army at Sauka before proceeding to the shooting range in Nasarawa state.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
He said that the personnel were trained on weapons handling, arms drills, combat craft range classification/excise and obstacle crossing training in line with international best practice.
“We have just concluded the 2014 batch three training for our arms squad and this is with a view to ensuring better security of lives and property in the FCT,’’ he said.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”8″]
Akinbinu said that the FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr Aminu Kofarsoro, warned the personnel on the need to be diligent and avoid any case of “accidental discharge’’ in the course of their duty.
He warned that any personnel caught in any unprofessional conduct especially with arms would be appropriately sanctioned.
On this year’s general elections, he assured of the corps readiness to provide security toward a hitch-free poll.
The official called on Nigerians to continue to cooperate with security agencies in order to curb insurgency and ensure peace and stability in the country. (NAN)
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