Kwara NSCDC Intensifies Protection of Critical National Assets with Special Units

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has stepped up efforts to safeguard critical national assets and infrastructure across the state through a statewide show of force aimed at deterring criminal activities and enhancing security around strategic facilities.

The exercise, conducted on Tuesday, followed a directive by the Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure and reassure residents of the agency’s readiness to address emerging security threats.

In a statement issued in Ilorin, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, said the operation was led by the Head of Operations, DCC Ahmed Wali Jubril, and involved personnel drawn from various tactical and specialised units of the Corps.

According to the statement, officers from the Operations Department, Armed Squad Unit, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit, Operation Harmony, Mines and Steel Unit, Mining Marshals, and Special Duties Unit, among others, participated in the exercise.

As part of the operation, NSCDC personnel visited several strategic facilities across the state, including railway corridors, power installations, Agba Dam, and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) facility in the Challenge area of Ilorin.

During engagements with the management of the facilities, Corps officials underscored the need for stronger collaboration in protecting critical infrastructure from vandalism, theft, economic sabotage, and other criminal activities.

The importance of collaboration in safeguarding critical infrastructure against vandalism, theft, economic sabotage, and other security threats was emphasised during engagements with the management of the facilities visited,” the statement said.

The Command noted that the exercise was designed to showcase its operational readiness and capacity to respond swiftly to security challenges, deter criminal elements, and reinforce the safety of facilities vital to economic development and public welfare.

Reaffirming its commitment to the protection of lives, property, and critical infrastructure, the NSCDC urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information that could help prevent threats to public safety.

The Command maintained that the protection of critical national assets remains a core priority in its efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, investors, and businesses across Kwara State.