The new Federal Capital Territory Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Olusola Odumosu, has declared war on criminals vandalising critical infrastructure in the capital city.
Odumosu while taking over the mantle of leadership from his predecessor, Peter Maigari in Abuja said there will be no hiding place for economic saboteurs destroying government properties.
The Commandant pledged that criminals would be put in their place to make the FCT a safe environ.
According to him, “I have declared war on vandals of traffic lights and communication equipment, economic saboteurs, criminals, manhole thieves among others. These are all critical assets that contribute to the day-to-day existence of Nigerians.
“NSCDC, as the lead agency to fight criminals who are sabotaging the sectors under my leadership, I will ensure that these criminals are put in their place.”
Odumosu also pointed out that strategies are on to reduce crimes in the FCT.
He stated “I have mapped out strategies and that will involve deployment of more men. We will also increase patrols during the day and night. One of the reasons why these saboteurs misbehave is the fact that they do not see enough security presence around these facilities. The FCT command will improve on that.
“I will rejuvenate the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Unit which I will start with because it is a serious business. The criminals cannot subject the government to some unnecessary expenditures.
“I want to say on this note that as I am taking over leadership, I will not disappoint the Commandant General and the people of FCT. I will do my best. I am here to serve.”
Odumosu also tasked the personnel to be hardworking and remain loyal to the country.
The commandant said “You see how the CG operates and we are going to work very assiduously to key in.
“I want to encourage those of you who before now had lost hope on the job or did not feel motivated, I want to tell you that it is going to be different. I am a hard worker and so if you want to work with me, you must be hard working.”
His predecessor, Maigari who was proceeding on a strategic course advised personnel to cooperate with the new commandant to improve the FCT command.
