Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has issued fresh orders to its anti-vandal squads nationwide to scale up clamp down on crude oil thieves.

Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi, gave the order at the quarterly conference and review meeting of all state commandants, in Abuja.

He said the fresh order is precipitated by the order of President Bola Tinubu that all security agencies nib in the bud the challenge of oil theft and attendant consequences.

“Recall that Mr. President had earlier stated in very clear terms that his administration will no longer tolerate crude oil theft and has given a marching order to security agencies to end the menace of oil theft.

“As the Lead Agency in the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, we are obligated to key into this policy direction by further strengthening our anti-vandalization drive.

“I am therefore issuing a fresh order to all State Commandants to rejig and reenergize your anti-vandal and intelligence units to effectively execute this Presidential Order,” he said.

The CG while charging the state commandants to live up to expectation, said, “Let me remind you of my earlier directives and standing order to State Commandants to re-strategize and take proactive steps to enhance operational efficiency and better performance at the State Command level. While some have keyed into this, others seems to be foot dragging.

He warned that “You are to note that your continued stay in that position is dependent on your performance. Be reminded that the Corps is blessed with a pool of capable and intelligent officers. You are therefore expected to redouble your efforts to justify your continued retention in that office.

Highlighting more progress made by the corps, Dr. Audi said a new unit known as Transport Marshall has been formed and will soon be unveiled.

Giving updates on progress made so far by the female squad in the area protecting schools from kidnapping, the CG said, “the female squad is doing well as we have been able to foil over 50 kidnapping attempts since we assigned them to protect the schools from kidnappers.” (The Guardian)

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