By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, has concluded a two-week Intensive Pistol Management Training Course for 106 personnel, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to manpower development, professionalism, discipline, and quality service delivery.
The training, which took place at the FCT Command Training and Obstacle Crossing Grounds at the Command Headquarters, in Abuja, was conducted to sharpen officers’ firearm handling skills and reinforce strict adherence to operational efficiency while protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, lives and property.
Command spokesperson, DSC Monica Ojobi who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, emphasized zero tolerance for negligence with firearms, warning that accidental discharge would not be treated lightly.
“In the NSCDC, we do not condone accidental discharge. It is the height of professional misconduct and we do not take lightly to such misconduct. You must be accountable and ensure professionalism at all times,” Odumosu declared.
The Commandant also charged officers to remain diligent in their interactions with members of the public, urging restraint and respect for citizens in every operational engagement.
“The public is not our enemy, you must observe the rules of engagement, act with restraint, and remember that you are deployed to protect lives and infrastructure, not to intimidate citizens,” he added.
Odumosu thanked the Commandant General for approving the training, noting that continuous capacity building is central to the Corps’ mandate of safeguarding critical national assets and ensuring public safety. He also charged participants to be resilient, maintain discipline in discharging their assigned duties, and continually put the interests of the Corps and the nation above personal interests.
Participants were drilled on weapon safety, marksmanship, tactical handling, and ethical use of force, in line with global best practices and the NSCDC Standard Operating Procedure.
