The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Enugu State Command, has commissioned its Female Rapid Response Armed Squad

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Enugu State Command, has commissioned its Female Rapid Response Armed Squad. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Enugu, by the spokesman of the command, Chief Superintendent Cadre, CSC, Danny Manuel Iwuchukwu.

According to the statement, NSCDC Zonal Commander in charge of Enugu and Anambra states, Assistant Commandants General, ACG, Felix Oke, charged the squad to be civil in the discharge of their duties as well as protect the school children as if they are their own. Oke reminded them to abide by the rules of engagement, warning that any form of accidental discharge will not be tolerated.

He gave the assurance that all the necessary support will be provide by the Corps, adding that the deployment was in tandem with the Safe School Initiative targeting security in schools in the State. Also, the NSCDC State Commandant, Afrika Ezenyimulu maintained that the armed squad had undergone three months intensive training and are set to be deployed to protect schools across Enugu State. It would be recalled that the Female Rapid Response Armed Squad, made up of combat ready female personnel, is in line with the directive of NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi to secure schools against kidnappings and other violence.