The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has issued a stern warning to unlicensed private security companies saying the Command will soon embark on cracking down on any illegal operator found within the state.

Anambra State Commandant of the NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, gave the warning on Wednesday, during a strategic meeting with the Anambra Chapter of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, ALPSPN.

Olatunde complained that there were individuals masquerading as private security practitioners in Anambra State and engaging in the illegal deployment of guards to both public and private facilities, which is in outright disregard for the operational guidelines issued by the Corps.

Olatunde also said the NSCDC’s statutory responsibility covers the registration, licensing, training, regulation, and supervision of Private Guard Companies nationwide, and he vowed to enforce professional standards without compromise.

Nonetheless, he commended the leadership of ALPSPN for their dedication to strengthening private security operations within the state, saying private security operators are critical partners in national security.

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