NSCDC KADUNA TASKS RESIDENTS ON COLLABORATION

Babangida A. Dutsina

"We shall not spare any efforts to justify the confidence reposed in us in the protection of lives and properties, but we cannot achieve it alone, hence the call for public support", Dutsina.

"Parents and guardians should warn their children and wards to desist from all unlawful acts, else, appropriate sanctions will apply on anyone caught sabotaging security or peace efforts put in place by the government".

The Kaduna state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has called on all residents of the state to compliments its efforts by giving useful information on persons, acts and incidences capable of thwarting the peaceful celebrations of the yuletide seasons.

Making this call on Monday at the State Command, the Kaduna state Commandant, Babangida Abdullahi Dutsina in a statement issued, noted that as part of preparations to ensure hitch-free celebrations, the State Command has mobilized over 3,000 personnel comprising officers and men in the state  to checkmate criminal activities before, during and after the period.

The statement which was signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, ASC Orndiir Terzungwe, disclosed that personnel have been directed to comb every nook and cranny of the state.

He revealed that the personnel are making frantic efforts in combating crime, adding that there should be renewed efforts in supporting the Command so it can confront the ugly challenges of abduction and banditry.

"We shall not spare any efforts to justify the confidence reposed in us in the protection of lives and properties, but we cannot achieve it alone, hence the call for public support", Dutsina appealed.

"We urge law abiding people to take advantage of our routine patrols which have increased with surveillance in this challenging period, in order to rid suspected spots of criminal elements".

The Kaduna Commandant of the NSCDC applauded the support of the traditional institution, religious and opinion leaders in the state whose valuable contributions have enabled us arrest criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed banditry and internet fraud.

"Criminals must stay clear of their nefarious acts as no efforts will be spared in identifying perpetrators who indulge in acts inimical to the state and they shall not go scot free", he warned.

"Parents and guardians should warn their children and wards to desist from all unlawful acts, else, appropriate sanctions will apply on anyone caught sabotaging security or peace efforts put in place by the government".

Speaking further, the NSCDC boss advised that, "in the interest of individual families, we advise that movements of children, especially minors, should be strictly monitored to safeguard them from being victims of criminals".

"Owners of recreational facilities should take adequate measures to protect users against miscreants who are hell bent to continue to unleash terror".

"We caution against the use of fireworks which may expose residents to unsuspecting attacks".

Furthermore, in order to prevent incidences of fire disasters during the harmattan season, Abdullahi Dutsina urged people to avoid bush burning and exercise caution in usage of electrical appliances when not in use.

He further cautioned those who use firewood for cooking to also, properly put out fires after use, which could cause inferno.