NSCDC boss condemns killing of DSS operatives by pipeline vandals

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has directed tightened security measures in all critical infrastructure of government to guard against the sort of incident that occurred in Konu, a border town between Arepo, Ogun State and Ikorodu, Lagos State, where suspected pipeline vandals allegedly shot dead some operatives of the Department of State Services.
The pipeline vandals reportedly ambushed the operatives, killing 10 of them.
Muhammadu, in a condolence message to the DSS, said: “I learned with great sadness and shock the news of the killing of DSS operatives by suspected pipeline vandals.
“The NSCDC condemns, in the strongest possible terms, this criminal attack.
“I would like to present my deep and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the Government and the Department of State Security.”
Muhammadu therefore declared war against vandals, warning them to steer clear of government infrastructure or face the full weight of the consequences of their actions.
Emmanuel Okeh, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, made the position of Muhammadu known in a statement on Saturday.
The statement said the corps as a creation of government by an Act of Parliament was saddled with the responsibility of protecting the Nations Critical Infrastructure and National Assets.
The statement listed the critical infrastructure to include among others the protection of petroleum pipelines, gas installations, telecommunication facilities and transport facilities such as rails, roads.