NSCDC Warns Anambra Personnel Against Rights Abuses

AWKA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has warned personnel against misconduct, abuse of power and violations of citizens’ rights.

The State Commandant, Olatunde Maku, issued the warning on Monday while addressing personnel during the command’s muster parade at its headquarters in Awka.

Maku said officers must operate within the Corps’ standard operating procedures and comply with existing laws while carrying out their duties. “All operatives must operate within the Corps’ standard operating procedures and in line with extant laws,” he said.

He warned that personnel found guilty of indiscipline, misuse of authority or infringement of citizens’ fundamental rights would face disciplinary action in accordance with established regulations. “No officer is permitted to act in a way that erodes public trust or tarnishes the image of the Corps,” Maku said.

The commandant also directed heads of departments and units, area commanders and divisional officers to strengthen supervision and ensure compliance with operational guidelines.

He said powers conferred on officers must be exercised with professionalism, civility and respect for human rights, stressing that individual conduct reflected on the entire Corps. “We urge personnel to remain disciplined, accountable and people friendly. The Corps must continue to justify the confidence reposed in it by the public through exemplary service delivery,” he said.

Maku said effective command and control would remain critical to ensuring that personnel carried out their responsibilities responsibly and professionally.

Meanwhile, the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory Command has warned Nigerians against spreading unverified information capable of worsening insecurity.

The FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, said misinformation and propaganda, particularly on social media, could create panic, heighten tensions and potentially encourage criminal activities such as banditry and kidnapping.

The warning comes amid continuing concerns over the impact of unverified information on public safety and security operations.

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