NSCDC reaffirms commitment to anti-vandalism fight in Lagos
11 December 2024 |
3:07 am
Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Adedotun Keshinro, has reiterated his commitment to combating vandalism in Lagos State.
Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Adedotun Keshinro, has reiterated his commitment to combating vandalism in Lagos State.
Keshinro made this assertion at the fourth edition of the bi-monthly Public Relations Clinic held at the State Command’s Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja. The event themed: “Curbing Social Unrest and Vandalisation of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure” brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing social unrest and vandalism in Lagos communities.
The Commandant noted that the NSCDC’s approach to curbing social unrest and vandalism has been renewed and upscaled, with preparations in place for end-of-year security strategies and tactics across all formations.
Speakers at the event, including Dr Adeyinka Bakare, Dr Titilayo Fowokan, and Felix Ogunmade, shared experiences from past social unrests, such as the End SARS protests, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies, government, and communities to prevent such incidents.
Dr Bakare stressed that the NSCDC must reach out to all stakeholders in its fight against vandalism in Lagos State and Nigeria at large. His assertion was reinforced by Lead Discussant, Dr Titilayo Fowokan, who shared her experience during the End SARS protests.
She noted that social unrest can lead to the breakdown of law and order, anarchy, and vandalism of critical assets and infrastructure, including power installations, telecommunications, oil and gas pipelines, and rail installations.
Fowokan warned that uncontrolled protests can make society vulnerable to attacks and destruction. Also, Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, emphasised that while protest is a right, it is not absolute, especially when it infringes on the rights of other citizens.
He stressed that the motive of organisers should not be detrimental to society and that peaceful processes and procedures should be followed. Felix Ogunmade also emphasised the importance of public relations engagement with members of society, describing it as a step in the right direction. He called for more public engagements and enlightenment, stressing that protests should be reasonable and organised in accordance with the laws of the land.
Ogunmade warned youths against the destruction of public utilities, citing the consequences of such actions under the law. His comments were echoed by Cyndy Ezeh, who moderated the panel session, calling on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), government, and corporate bodies to support initiatives aimed at de-escalating crimes in society, particularly in Lagos State.
Ezeh appreciated the panelists’ contributions, which utilised practical experiences and solutions to deepen the discussion on the theme. She also commended the Public Relations Unit of the Command for organising the event, which aimed to curbing social unrest and economic sabotage.
The experts’ call for collaboration and peaceful processes comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of vandalism and social unrest.The country has lost billions of dollars to pipeline vandalism and oil theft, with estimates suggesting that over 800,000 barrels of crude oil are lost daily.
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