The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Muhammadu has called for more collaborative efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping, cattle rustling among others.
He challenged Private Guard Companies (PGC) to enhance internal security in the country.
Muhammadu made the call yesterday in Abuja while issuing licenses to 10 PGCs as part of its statutory mandate to regulate and monitor activities of the security companies.
He said the Corps had put in place stringent guidelines to register any PGC in line with international best practice.
The NSCDC boss urged the new PGCs to contribute their quota to stemming the tide of insecurity in the country through pro-active and professional conduct.
“No countryanywhere in the world has the resources to provide hundred percent security/protection for its citizen,
“Hence the need for Private Guard Companies to join the fight to ensure insecurity is reduced to its barest minimum,” he said.
Muhammadu harped on the need for the PGCs to work closely with the Police, NSCDC and other security agencies in gathering security informationý due to their grassroot nature.
“You will agree with me that terrorism, kidnapping, cattle rustling and general insecurity will only destroy our socio-political and economic structure hence the need for all hands to be on deck to stem this tide. Your numerical strength and spread is of tremendous advantage to this renewed fight against insecurity in Nigeria,” he added.
Earlier, the President, Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Davidson Akhimien assured of the determination to ensure professionalism in their activities.
He said the Association is working closely with the NSCDC to ensure proper training for its operatives on the field and rid the country of quack elements in the business.
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