The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Audi Abubakar, has rolled out advanced surveillance and operational equipment to state commands nationwide, warning that indiscipline within the corps will attract severe sanctions.
The deployment was announced at the corps’ annual strategic meeting held at the National Headquarters in Abuja on March 27, 2026.
Addressing state commanders and senior officers, Abubakar described the renewal of his tenure by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a mandate to deepen professionalism, discipline, and operational efficiency across the corps.
He said the NSCDC is entering a new phase that demands strict adherence to ethical standards, stressing that loyalty, resilience, and dedication to duty would be rewarded, while misconduct would not be tolerated.
“We are in a critical phase where discipline and professionalism must define our operations. Any officer found wanting will face the full weight of sanctions,” he said.
The NSCDC boss noted that his administration has made progress in improving personnel welfare, including the resolution of salary arrears and promotion backlogs, which he said has boosted morale and productivity.
Highlighting operational gains, Abubakar disclosed that the corps has dismantled over 400 illegal refineries and secured arrests and prosecutions of suspects involved in oil theft, smuggling, and illegal mining.
As part of efforts to strengthen operations, he unveiled a suite of modern equipment designed to enhance surveillance, response time, and officer safety.
Each state command, he said, has been equipped with drones for aerial surveillance, GPS-enabled tracking systems, mini-tablet operational kits, and real-time situation room connectivity tools.
Other items distributed include bulletproof vests, helmets, combat boots, body cameras, night-vision goggles, electric batons, and other tactical gear.
He said the deployment is part of a broader strategy to integrate technology into security operations and tackle threats such as banditry, illegal mining, and vandalism of critical infrastructure.
Abubakar cautioned officers against misuse of the equipment, insisting that all assets must be deployed strictly for official purposes.
“These tools are critical to our mandate. Any attempt to divert or misuse them will be met with strict disciplinary action,” he warned.
He also emphasised the importance of continuous training, capacity building, and adherence to the corps’ Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures.
On collaboration, the Commandant General said the NSCDC would intensify intelligence sharing and joint operations with other security agencies to strengthen national security efforts.
The meeting, attended by commanders from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, also reviewed the corps’ operational blueprint for the year, with a focus on aligning its activities with national security priorities.
Abubakar said the ultimate goal is to ensure that the newly deployed technology translates into measurable results in combating economic sabotage and protecting critical national assets.
