Oil theft: NSCDC issues fresh order to anti-vandal squads

<p>*Set to unveil transport marshall unit</p>, <p>*Foils 50 school kidnap attempts in one year</p>, <p>Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has issued a fresh order to it’s anti-vandal squads nationwide to scale up and clamp down on crude oil thieves.</p>, <p>The Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi, gave the order at the quarterly conference and review meeting of all state commandants, yesterday in Abuja.</p>, <p>He said the fresh order was precipitated by the order of President Bola Tinubu that all security agencies nip in the bud the challenge of oil theft and its attendant consequences.</p>, <p>“Recall that Mr. President had earlier stated in very clear terms that his administration will no longer tolerate crude oil theft and has given a marching order to security agencies to end the menace of oil theft.</p>, <p>“As the Lead Agency in the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, we are obligated to key into this policy direction by further strengthening our anti-vandalization drive.</p>, <p>“I am therefore issuing a fresh order to all State Commandants to rejig and reenergize your anti-vandal and intelligence units to effectively execute this Presidential Order. Thank you for listening. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!,” he states.</p>, <p>The CG, while charging the state commandants to live up to expectations, said, “Let me remind you of my earlier directives and standing order to State Commandants to re-strategize and take proactive steps to enhance operational efficiency and better performance at the State Command level. While some have tapped into this, others seem to be dragging their feet.</p>, <p>He warned that “You are to note that your continued stay in that position is dependent on your performance. Be reminded that the Corps is blessed with a pool of capable and intelligent officers. You are therefore expected to redouble your efforts to justify your continued retention in that office.</p>, <p>Highlighting more progress made by the corps, Dr. Audi said