NSCDC Launches Rapid Response Squad In Taraba

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Taraba State Command, Tuesday, launched its Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

The state commandant of the corps, Commdt Edwin Ugwuja, told THE WHISTLER in Jalingo that the objective ‘is to ensure quick response to distress calls’.

He said, “We have identified some key and vulnerable points to station the squad. We are working with other sister security agencies to ensure that Taraba State remains peaceful.

“Without peace, there can’t be any meaningful development in the state. We are determined to eliminate criminal activities by putting all security apparatuses on ground, especially intelligence gathering. We therefore appeal to the residents to provide us with useful information for prompt action.”

On the challenges confronting the corps, Commdt Ugwuja said, “Our major challenge is operational vehicles. We have only two functional Hilux apart from the one being used by the state commandant.”

The state governor, Chief Darius Ishaku, represented by his special adviser on security, commended the corps for the launch. He also appealed for a synergy between various security agencies in the state for optimum results.

He called on the residents to support security personnel by providing them useful information to enable the state government to develop the state, especially rural areas.

Highlights of the launch include stripling and assembling of rifles, combat craft, foot drills, riot drill, and inbus and debus demos.

In attendance were the 6 brigade commander of the Nigerian Army, comptroller of Immigration, heads of the NDLEA and the FRSC in the state, among others.