The
Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
(NSCDC), Mr Donatus Ikemefuna, has debunked claims by some of corps
officers, that they were directed to be attached to politicians.
Ikemefuna was reacting to reports that NSCDC men had taken over security of politicians after the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, announced on February 13, 2012, the withdrawal of all police escorts from private individuals and corporate bodies across the country.
The commandant said that the NSCDC men were only assigned to protect critical infrastructure at all levels and collaborate with security agencies in protecting lives and property. Ikemefuna, however, said that some of his men were posted to local government secretariats and some traditional rulers. He said: “Our core mandate is to protect critical infrastructure.
We also give intelligence reports. We have the mandate to register and control private security companies; we have not got any directive to attach officers to politicians.
“Any officer found in an illegal duty will be dealt with. Our slogan is ‘take bribe and die!’ If you go where you are not sent and you are caught, you will face the wrath of the law.”
The commandant said he was posted to Lagos to maintain peace and order. He also called for the support of the public in giving information on suspected persons or groups, particularly on vandals. The commandant also solicited the support of other security agencies in the state, with a view to providing adequate security.
On the alleged killing of a woman by one of his men in Apapa area of the state, Ikemefuna said that investigation had begun into the matter.
Ikemefuna was reacting to reports that NSCDC men had taken over security of politicians after the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, announced on February 13, 2012, the withdrawal of all police escorts from private individuals and corporate bodies across the country.
The commandant said that the NSCDC men were only assigned to protect critical infrastructure at all levels and collaborate with security agencies in protecting lives and property. Ikemefuna, however, said that some of his men were posted to local government secretariats and some traditional rulers. He said: “Our core mandate is to protect critical infrastructure.
We also give intelligence reports. We have the mandate to register and control private security companies; we have not got any directive to attach officers to politicians.
“Any officer found in an illegal duty will be dealt with. Our slogan is ‘take bribe and die!’ If you go where you are not sent and you are caught, you will face the wrath of the law.”
The commandant said he was posted to Lagos to maintain peace and order. He also called for the support of the public in giving information on suspected persons or groups, particularly on vandals. The commandant also solicited the support of other security agencies in the state, with a view to providing adequate security.
On the alleged killing of a woman by one of his men in Apapa area of the state, Ikemefuna said that investigation had begun into the matter.
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