200 FCT NSCDC officers graduate from basic arms, weapon handling training

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command,  has graduated two hundred (200)  personnel from an eight weeks training on Basic Arms and Weapons Handling training course 3, at the command Headquarters, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

The graduation indicated that the FCT Command has successfully trained four hundred  and seventy  two (472) personnel in Basic Arms and Weapons Handling .

Speaking at the occasion, the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, said the training was a strong statement of the Command’s unwavering commitment to capacity building, operational readiness and the overall enhancement of the Corps’ internal security architecture within the Federal Capital Territory.

“This third batch of graduands in Basic Arms and Weapons handling is a clear testament that we are not resting on our oars, the security landscaping in the FCT is evolving and so much we”.

Odumosu said the training is part of a carefully thought-out series designed to respond proactively to emerging security threats, stating that it is not the end, it is a continuum.

The FCT Command under my leadership has undertaken several strategic training programmes, ranging from the first and second batches of weapons handling courses to workshops and seminars on intelligence gathering, to advanced investigation techniques, capacity building on duties of provost personnel to basic training in sign language, Odumosu stated.

The FCT boss disclosed further that  the trainings cut across Area Commands and Divisions as part of a broader vision to mould a responsive versatile, intelligent and elite Corps that can engage with the public in every corner of the society.

” Today, we are not just passing out personnel who just concluded basic Arms and Weapons Handling training, we are flagging off “The Crack Squad”, another crucial phase of our transformation journey”.

The crack squad, according to the FCT Boss, is an elite team and will serve as a quick response unit, specially trained and tactically equipped to intervene swiftly in high- risk situations.

He lauded the Commandant General Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for his steadfast support, encouragement and visionary  guidance to the FCT Command.

In his goodwill message, the Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig. Gen. A.O Onasanya, lauded the resilience and progression in the performance of the graduands, adding that he is proud of the performance of the NSCDC officers at the various joint task force operations with other security agencies, a proof that the FCT Command pays attention to excellent.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, psc, mnips, also Commended the gallantry of the trainees and urged them to ensure they imbibe the culture and go out there to carry out their responsibilities efficiently.

The representative of the FCT Minister and the Director of Security FCTA, Mr. Olubiyi Sunday, congratulated the participants, describing them as high flier and assured that the FCT Administration will continue to partner with the Command to ensure that FCT residents sleep with their two eyes closed.