NSCDC Intensifies Surveillance on Critical Assets in Anambra, Declares Manhunt on Vandals

By Praise Chinecherem

The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, CC Maku Olatunde in an effort to stem the tides of vandalism of Critical National ,State and Local ,Government Assets and Infrastructure and other related crimes convened a meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Tactical Commanders and Heads of Formation in the command’s determination to forestall any form of vandalism.

Okadigbo Edwin, Head Media and Tactical Ops NSCDC said that Maku speaking at the Tactical digest on Thursday February 27 , 2025, maintained that the command would stand firm in the discharge of its statutory mandate in ensuring that critical asset of government including electrical installations, manhole covers, streetlights, telecommunication cables, bridge sleepers, etc are not destroyed.

“I would like to issue a stern warning to those responsible for vandalizing government critical infrastructure: such actions constitute a serious criminal offense. I urge them to cease these destructive activities immediately, as we are closely monitoring the situation and will not tolerate this behavior,” he added.

Maku issued a warning that a manhunt has been declared by the Corps in the state to apprehend vandals of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), emphasizing that any criminal act threatening public peace and security will be dealt with decisively.

He further charged Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to remain resolute and redouble efforts towards summounting the scourge of vandalism and theft of public property in Anambra State by criminals disguising as scavengers or street corner iron mongers, popularly known as “iron condemned”.

The NSCDC expressed gratitude to the public for their support and cooperation in providing valuable information, while also urging parents to closely monitor their children to prevent them from engaging in criminal activities.