Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence corps (NSCDC) is a paramilitary that was established in 2003 by the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with the act of National Assembly (Nigeria).[1] The act was amended in 2007, to enhance the statutory duties of the corp.[2]

Statutory duties

The primary function of the NSCDC is to protect lives and properties in conjunction with Nigeria police.[3] One of the crucial function of the corp is to protect pipelines from vandalism.[4] The agency also involves in crisis resolutions.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Minister Writes VP, NSA over IGP’s Call to Scrap NSCDC, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Why we deserve to be armed-NSCDC". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Civil Defence wants synergy on counter-terrorism". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "New Telegraph – Police, NSCDC battle over oil pipelines". Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "NSCDC Hosts Peace Dialogue in North-East". Retrieved 20 September 2014.

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