NSCDC to deploy gun truck to Kuje correctional centre

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will deploy gun trucks to the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre to strengthen security around the facility.

This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Mr. Samuel Idoko, on Wednesday in Abuja.

The NSCDC Commandant in the territory, Mr. Olusola Odumosu, who made this known when he received the Comptroller of Corrections, FCT Command, Mr. John Francis, in his office, said the gun truck would be used for surveillance patrol and securing the facility.

He said that the command recently received three gun trucks for the protection of lives and property within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Odumosu appreciated the visit, saying it would boost the existing synergy between the two services towards curving crimes in the territory.

“In view of the common goal the Corps shares with other security agencies, we are poised to synergize at all times to achieve this all-important goal.

“Provision of security is not something anyone could handle alone; security is all-encompassing and requires that all hands be on deck to actualize.

“Unhealthy rivalry is not necessary if we must achieve the mandate of securing the lives and property of the people, as well as the government’s critical national assets,” he said.

Odumosu disclosed that the recent change in operational strategies by the command had resulted in the arrest of vandals of critical infrastructure, bandits, illegal miners, oil thieves, fraudsters, and child traffickers, among others.

In his remarks, Francis, the FCT Comptroller of Corrections, said the NSCDC commandant had shown purposeful leadership since assuming office.

He said that the visit was to enhance the collaboration between them towards ensuring a safer FCT, free of crime and criminality.