From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has warned private security companies against violating established regulations, insisting that operators must uphold professionalism, accountability and operational standards.
The State Commandant, Abbas Mohammed, gave the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting and sensitisation programme organised by the Command’s Private Guard Companies Department at the Ade Abolurin Hall, Command Headquarters, Ilorin.
Mohammed stressed that private security companies play a vital role in Nigeria’s security architecture, urging operators to comply with NSCDC regulations and support efforts to protect lives and property.
He maintained that the Command would not compromise on regulatory compliance and accountability in the private security industry.
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Earlier, the Head of the Private Guard Companies Department, DCC Kola Kazeem, said the programme was designed to strengthen collaboration between public security institutions and private security providers while improving professionalism and operational effectiveness.
Speaking on public-private security collaboration, retired CSP Elder Fayomi Adebayo, emphasised intelligence gathering, information sharing and community protection as key areas requiring cooperation.
DCC Darong Lenge, who addressed regulatory compliance and professionalisation, called for continuous training and accountability, while warning against unlicensed operations.
Also, DSC Oriade Michael, highlighted the role of private security firms in the Federal Government’s Safe School Programme, stressing personnel training, proactive security measures and collaboration with security agencies to protect educational institutions.
The programme, themed “Building a Professional, Compliant and Accountable Private Security Industry through Effective Regulation and Public-Private Collaboration,” featured interactive discussions on regulatory requirements and operational challenges.
