Oshiomhole Urges Review of NSCDC Act Amid Insecurity Concerns

A former governor has called for a critical review of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Act, citing the escalating challenges posed by insecurity across the nation.

Adams Oshiomhole argued that the current legal framework does not adequately equip the NSCDC to confront heavily armed criminal elements. He highlighted the contradiction in a "civil" defense corps operating in an environment where operatives are routinely deployed against individuals engaged in serious crimes, including illegal oil bunkering and the destruction of public assets.

Oshiomhole's advocacy centers on the need to redefine the NSCDC's operational capacity. He believes the act requires revision to ensure the corps can effectively tackle the sophisticated nature of criminal activities threatening national security and economic stability.

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the concept of a "civil" defence corps implies a force without firearms, yet operatives are routinely deployed against heavily armed criminals destroying public assets and engaging in illegal oil bunkering.