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NSCDE Tasks Security Guards On Intelligence Reports
As part of measures to ef
fectively combat crime and stem the growing spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDEC), has charged security guards working in various organisation security to be vigilant and proactive in intelligence reports and information gathering on neighbourhood security.
The Rivers State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC), Helen Amakiri, gave the charge in Port Harcourt, last weekend, during the passing out parade of over 135 security guards from various organisations trained by the NSCDC.
The Rivers State Commandant, who spoke with The Tide during the passing out parade, said training of security guards was part of the constitutional responsibilities of the NSCDC, and urged the beneficiaries of the training to apply the skills learnt in the discharge of their duties. Commandant Amakiri, who described the trainees as the closet security operatives to the grassroots cautioned against collaboration with politicians and other criminal elements and urged them to contribute their quota on national security.
She called for a synergy between the Association of Licensed Private Guards Practitioners of Nigeria (APAN), other security outfits and the NSCDC to ensure the security of lives and properties.
She also thanked the Rivers Command of the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) for availing them the facilities for the training. In his remark, the Rivers State Comptroller of Prison, Ondoma Patrick, commended the NSCDC for their effort in tackling security challenges in the society, and called for greater collaboration among security outfit to check insurgency and terrorism in Nigeria.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the Association of Licensed Private Guard Practitioners of Nigeria (APAN), squadron Leader Ordu-Obuah (rtd) assured the commitment of the association in living up to its objectives, and called on the trainees to be worthy ambassadors of their various organizations.
Presenting the certificates of participation to the trainees, the Head of Department Private Guard Companies, (NSCDC), Vincent Orgu, asked the trainees to expose criminals by applying the basic security skills acquired. Speaking on behalf of the trainees, a beneficiary, Favour Bassey, expressed appreciation over the training and assured that the basic skills acquired would be judiciously applied.
Taneh Beemene

Hon Legbosi Nwidaadah (right), Dr Peter Medee (3rd right), Hon Mrs Felicia Tane (4th right), Mr and Mrs Legbosi (4th and 3rd left), Rev Konne Simeon (2nd left) and Dr Mike Nwielaghi (left) at the dedication Service of Ogoni project 2015 organised by MOSOP, at Methodist Cathedral Church Bori, recently. Photo: Chris Monyanaga
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Issuing Court Order Stopping SOLAD from Swearing in RSCSC Members
The Rivers State Judiciary has denied a media report claiming that Justice Frank Onyiri of the State High Court issued an injunction order restraining the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from inaugurating the newly appointed members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC).
In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of litigation at the High Court, Menenen Poromon (Esq), the state Judiciary disassociated itself from the report, describing it as malicious and fabricated.
The statement emphasized that the report was a falsehood and a misrepresentation of what transpeared in the court.
Poromon clarified that no such order was issued by Justice Onyiri or any other judge of the High Court of the state and urged the public to disregard the information, as it lacked any iota of truth.
The statement however advised the public to verify any information concerning the state Judiciary directly from the office of the Chief Registrar, High Court of the State, to avoid spreading of misinformation.