The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has distributed an array of advanced operational equipment to state formation commanders, while warning against indiscipline among personnel.
According to a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Friday, the distribution took place during the agency’s annual strategic meeting at the NSCDC national headquarters in Abuja.
The statement noted that Audi “emphasised that the corps will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, with severe sanctions awaiting any officer found wanting.”
Addressing senior officers and state commanders, Audi thanked President Bola Tinubu for renewing his tenure as Commandant General, describing the renewal as a mandate to intensify operational efforts.
He urged officers to uphold best practices and embrace discipline with unwavering diligence.
“He emphasised that the corps is entering a new strategic phase in which conduct must reflect the highest standards of professionalism, reiterating the administration’s commitment to rewarding loyalty, resilience, and dedication to duty,” the statement read.
Audi highlighted notable progress under his leadership, particularly in resolving long-standing welfare issues that had previously dampened morale.
Since assuming office, his administration has successfully addressed unpaid salary arrears and stalled promotions, thereby enhancing personnel motivation and operational efficiency across formations.
He also outlined key operational achievements, particularly in critical infrastructure protection and the fight against economic sabotage.
According to the CG, the corps has dismantled over 400 illegal refineries, effected numerous arrests, and secured successful prosecutions against smugglers and illegal miners, reinforcing its role as a lead agency in safeguarding Nigeria’s critical assets and natural resources.
A highlight of the event was the unveiling and distribution of a comprehensive suite of modern operational tools intended to enhance surveillance, response times, and officer safety.
Audi emphasised that the deployment of technology is central to the corps’ strategy for combating insecurity, banditry, illegal mining, and logging.
He stated, “The equipment distributed to each state formation includes three drones for aerial monitoring; operational backpacks with mini tablets, solar chargers, GPS trackers, and situation room connectivity packs for real-time monitoring of personnel; 100 bulletproof vests, 100 helmets, 200 pairs of combat boots, 100 pairs of knee and ankle guards; 20 operational night-vision goggles; 200 sets each of agro-ranger, blue conventional, and white uniforms; 200 berets with belts; 50 shocking batons; 20 chain cutters; torchlight batons; five pen recorders; 20 body cameras; 10 binoculars; water dispensers; and official copies of the NSCDC Code of Conduct, Act, and Standard Operating Procedure manuals.”
Audi instructed that the equipment is strictly for official corps duties, warning that any misuse would attract sanctions.
“These resources are provided to ensure the smooth delivery of duties. Any officer found circumventing this directive will be dealt with decisively,” he said.
The CG further highlighted the corps’ renewed focus on capacity building and training, stressing that professionalism, integrity, and adherence to operational mandates remain non-negotiable. He also underscored the importance of intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration, pledging to strengthen coordinated efforts with sister security agencies to enhance national security outcomes.
PUNCH Online reports that the strategic meeting, which drew formation heads from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, also served as a platform to review the corps’ operational blueprint for the year, with particular emphasis on aligning activities with national security objectives and ensuring that the newly deployed equipment translates into tangible results in the fight against economic sabotage and infrastructure vandalism.
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