Emma Elekwa
Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to collaborating with and supporting the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) towards discharging its statutory mandates.
Commander, 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support) Cantonment Onitsha, Col. Butrus Yakubu stated this when he visited the NSCDC state Command Headquarters, Awka with his team.
He stressed that synergy among security agencies is crucial for effective intelligence sharing, coordination, and swift response to emerging threats in the state.
According to Yakubu, the visit was to familiarize himself with the NSCDC and to further seek collaboration in the areas of intelligence and information sharing, access to the Command when the need arises, and other necessary operational cooperation.
“The Nigerian Army is committed to collaborating with and supporting the NSCDC whenever needed,” he said.
Yakubu appreciated the NSCDC for its efforts and contributions through the Forward Operating Bases (FOB) in ensuring safety and security in the state.
Continued support appreciated
Responding, NSCDC State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde applauded the continued support of the Nigerian Army to NSCDC in the discharge of its statutory mandates.
He underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in promoting peace, stability, and operational effectiveness in the state.
“The NSCDC and the military have had a long history of collaboration, including training of personnel, and joint operations against vandalism of critical national, state, and local government assets and infrastructure, fight against illegal oil bunkering, and other activities,” he added.
The NSCDC helmsman noted that synergy and collaboration were crucial as no single agency or institution can effectively eliminate crimes and criminality in society.
He assured the Army Commander of the sustenance and strengthening of the existing collaboration between both agencies.
