By Ikemefuna Asika, Awka
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has called for closer partnership and collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, in tackling emerging security threats and criminalities within Anambra and Enugu States.
NSCDC, Assistant Commandant General ( ACG) Superintending Zone K, Headquarters Awka, ACG Solomon Iyamu, made the call while on a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State, AIG Godwin Ndidi Aghaulor in his office in Ukpo today, Tuesday.
According to a statement by Edwin Okadigbo, NSCDC PRO, the Zonal Commander stated that the visit was part of his familiarization process of creating strong bond between sister agencies within the Zone. He explained that his visit will not only strengthen the existing cordial collaboration and cooperation between the two agencies but also deepen the understanding and perspective of officers and men on harmonious coexistence.
“My aim here is to familiarize myself with your office , appreciate the Nigeria Police for assisting the NSCDC thus far in the discharge of its mandate and to further strengthen the bond between us . Security of the nation is so paramount that all security agencies must be on the same page, close ranks and work with one mind to achieve a common goal. We can achieve this feat of course through persistent cooperation between us” he asserted.
Iyamu further thanked the AIG for receiving his team describing it as a mark of unity and acceptance of NSCDC as partners in ensuring peace and stability of the two states. He advocated the strengthening and improved intelligence sharing between the two Zonal Commands for efficient service delivery.
In his response, the AIG, Mr. Godwin Aghaulor thanked the ACG for the visit and assured him of unflinching support .
“I am very pleased to receive you in my office, what you did is normal and commendable. We are working for the good of Nigerians, and for same purpose. It is therefore proper for us to synergize and collaborate. I assure you of my operational support and assistance . No security agency can fight insecurity alone but when we come together, we will achieve much more than we would have done individually. I look forward for a robust working relationship ahead” he said.
Aghaulor while acknowledging the indispensable role of NSCDC in the overall security architecture of the nation, promised to support the NSCDC in making the Zone safe and secure for economic development.
In the ACG’s entourage were Edwin Osuala, Anambra State Commandant, Edwin Ugwuja, 2ic to ACG, Ugwuogo Eme Ude, DC Investigation and Intelligence Dept Zone K, Idang John, DC Ops Zone K, Chukwuma Umeuwa , PA to ACG among others.
