Govt Begins Arming Of Civil Defence Corps

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THE federal government has begun training and arming of members of the Civil Defence Corps.
A total of 117 male and female personnel of the corps on Friday graduated from a five-week training by the 82 Division of the Nigeria Army, Enugu.
The training is meant to provide the corps’ personnel with requisite knowledge and expertise in handling and employment of personal weapons, especially the AK47 rifle.
The Guardian gathered that another batch of about 120 personnel of the corps would be trained on use of weapons in the next couple of days.
Speaking during the passing out ceremony of the first batch of the armed squad, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigeria Army, Enugu, Major General Oluwaseun Olayinka Oshinowo, stated that the decision of government to arm the Civil Defence Corps is testimony to the insecurity that has bedevilled the country.
He said equipping the corps would greatly enhance the security of life and property, adding that the army would continue to work with sister security agencies in the quest to make the nation safe for citizens.
The GOC expressed satisfaction with performance and high-level commitment exhibited by the NSCDC officials during the training.
Represented by the Chief of Staff of the Division, Brigadier General Kaseem Ibrahim Abdulahi, he warned the officers that proficiency in weapon handling comes with continuous practice and passion to excel.
He advocated frequent training within deployed squads, including occasional firing exercises at the shooting ranges to avoid mistakes that could lead to death of colleagues and innocent citizens.
He also gave assurance of the Division’s continued support whenever it is called upon.