NSCDC ARRESTS FOUR ILLEGAL PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS IN ANAMBRA

REPORTER: KEVIN EKEDIEGWU

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State have arrested four personnel of some unregistered private security guards in the state.

In a statement, the the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Mr. Edwin Okadigbo said the arrest was in continuation of the on-going efforts at strengthening the operations of Private Security Guards in the area.

It listed the arrested persons as Samuel Jubril, Samson Nzekwe, Chidiebere Aneke and David Egwuda .

According to the statement, operatives of the corps arrested the guards at various points in Awka following credible intelligence and recovered two pump action guns from them.

The statement noted that the Head of Private Guards Company Department in the Corps, Mr. Francis Nnadi, who led the operation said the arrest and recovery of the two pump action guns became imperative following discovery that most of those operating as private security outfits failed to adhere to the general regulations governing the operation and activities of Private Guard Companies,as enshrined in the NSCDC Act Section 3 of 2007 as amended and in line with the Private Guards Companies Act Cap. P30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

The statement said the NSCDC State Commandant, Mr. Chukwudi Chikere, in his determination to professionalize the industry mandated the Private Guard Company Department to rid the state of all unregistered private security outfits providing services to the financial sector, the private sector and many commercial ventures without proper licensing by the Federal Government through NSCDC across the State.

The statement warned intending new operators to adhere strictly to the guidelines and conditions stipulated by law for the operation of Private Guard Company or face the wrath of the law.

It said investigation into the matter was ongoing after which the four arrested guards would be arraigned in court

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU