NSCDC Commissions All-Female Combatant Squad as Part of ‘Safe Schools Initiative’

Category: Nigeria News

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) has commissioned an all-female combatant squad, as part of its ‘Safe Schools Initiative’.

It has consequently announced the first phase of deployment of some of its personnel, to schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Katsina state, promising to deploy more to other states.

NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed Audi, made this disclosure on Monday, during a special parade, simulation exercise and unveiling of the squad, at the NSCDC Headquarters parade ground in Abuja.

Audi directed them to take on criminals without hesitation, as a quest for security stability in the country.

“The new squad was established due to the unprovoked and mindless attacks on Nigerians by kidnappers and bandits, which has led to loss of lives and left gory images in its trail.

“That driving force and initiative brought about the establishment of the first set of female squads.

“This is in keeping to my belief that women can make and have been making valuable contributions to nation building”.