As part of efforts to tackle the security challenges bewildering the country, a Female Squad has been established by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
This was made known by the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, during the squad’s passing out parade at the corps’ training college in Katsina on Friday.
According to Kudi, the Female Squad was established to enhance security in schools susceptible to bandits’ attack.
The NSCDC boss said, “Female Squad is a child of necessity borne out of the need to effectively curtail the recent upsurge of insecurity occasioned by armed banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and the need to effectively implement government’s proposed Safe School Initiative.
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“Recent upsurge and frequency of attacks by bandits who engage in the kidnapping of students for ransom have made it imperative to focus attention on intensifying security in schools environment.
“This is a proactive measure toward guaranteeing safety and restoring the confidence of students, parents, teachers, and the community in the country’s security architecture,” Kudi stated.
The NSCDC Commandant-General added that the corps would not hesitate to take proactive measures in collaboration with other security agencies to guarantee security for the country’s socio-economic development.
Kudi, therefore, urged the personnel to continue to do their best in combating security challenges facing the country.
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