The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has set up a technology called Integrated Electronic Arrest Reporting System (I-EARS) to make collation of security data.
Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi disclosed this in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja and signed by the Director, Public Relations of the Corps, DCC Olusola Odumosu.
He said the new technology will be used to plan strategic action for security operations by the corps.
The commandant-general also ordered the 15 zonal commanders of NSCDC across the country to beef up security in states under their jurisdiction, and to deploy improved tactics to maintain security before, during, and after the Eid-al-Fitr celebration.
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“The Corps has set up a technology called Integrated Electronic Arrest Reporting System (I-EARS) to make collation of security data and information concerning all manner of crimes very seamless in the face of planning and orchestration of strategic action for security operations by the Corps”, the statement noted.
According to the statement, the directive became necessary following threats of attacks by miscreants and bandits in different parts of the country which as a matter of necessity must be forestalled.
The CG added that “there is need to deploy different scientific approaches to combat insecurity at this time, hence, his resolve for tactical deployment of conventional and specialized personnel with appropriate operational equipment to strategic locations such as Eid praying grounds, recreational centres, motor parks, shopping malls, markets, and other Critical National Assets and Infrastructure while surveillance personnel are deployed for covert duties with a view to gathering credible intelligence”.
“The peace and stability of a country leads to its economic growth and development, therefore, it is the responsibility of every citizen to see Nigeria as a collective project that must not be allowed to fail.’’
He appealed to Nigerians, irrespective of religion, tribe, race or colour, to use the period to pray for peace in the country.
