By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commands of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reassured residents in the territory of adequate security as both organizations strengthen ties.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by DSC Monica Ojobi, FCT CDPRO.
It said the two officers made the revelation during a courtesy visit by the FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Olatunji Disu, to the FCT NSCDC Command headquarters, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, while receiving the CP, said that the visit will strengthen the already existing synergy between both organizations.
He added that it would also foster service delivery and adequate protection of residents as well as all Critical National Asset and Infrastructure (CNAI) in the FCT.
“Collaboration is crucial to achieving shared goals in maintaining peace and security as no single organization holds a monopoly of strategy in security management.
“We need each other because unity and teamwork is essential in effectively tackling the security challenges in the FCT and the country at large,” he said.
Odumosu reiterated the Corps’ preparedness to effectively collaborate with the Police is ensuring crimes and other nefarious activities are nipped in the bud.
He warned those with criminal intentions during the Yuletide season to desist as both organisations are working strongly to ensure a peaceful Christmas celebration and holiday in the FCT.
The Commandant also urged residents to be security conscious and be proactive by informing security officials of any suspicious movement or activities within their vicinities.
He described the CP as one of Nigeria’s finest Police commissioners with vast experience which is beneficial to addressing insecurity.
Responding, CP Disu underscored the critical importance of synergy between both organizations, stressing on the need for prompt intelligence report sharing.
He said that successful collaboration could be enhanced through joint trainings and engagement in sporting activities that will help to bridge the gaps between operatives of both organisations.
The CP assured the NSCDC FCT Commandant of his unwavering commitment to sustaining the robust relationship which will trickle down to officers and men of both agencies especially during field operations.
He praised the existing working relationship between him and the FCT Commandant whom he described as a brother, friend and colleague.
