The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC ), has received commendations and pledges of support in the fight against crimes and criminalty in line with criminal justice administration system in from the judiciary.
Addressing the State Commandant of NSCDC Anambra State Command, Mr. Isidore C. Chikere and some of his Management team who paid her a courtesy visit in her office on Tuesday, 17th January, 2023, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Anambra, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, noted that the fight against criminality needed dedication and professionalism in the quick dispensation of justice in the State.
She reiterated her disposition and commitments to work closely with the NSCDC in expeditious trial of cases while assuring the NSCDC that the judiciary under her watch will continue to partner with the Corps on crime elimination and addressing insecurity to the barest minimum.
Earlier in his remarks, Comdt Chikere told the A-G that the visit was to familiarize himself with her office and solicit the support, partnership and guidance of the Attorney -General and the state judiciary in the Corps’ pursuit of its mandate in the State. He noted that it is imperative the NSCDC and the Judiciary enhance their collaboration for a crime-free society through quick dispensation of justice.
“In our determined zeal to eliminate all forms of crime and criminalty in the State, more importantly as it relates to the Corps mandate of protecting Government Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, Stoppage in Illegal dealing and transportation of adulterated petroleum products, supervision and monitoring of Private Guards Companies amongst other functions, the NSCDC is ever ready to solicit the support of all relevant stakeholders in the administration of justice” he said.
He further requested for capacity building of officers and men by the Judiciary on speedy prosecution of cases even as he spoke tough on his willingness to confront and flush out criminal activities and elimination of Gender Based violence from the state.