NSCDC should be granted the license to carry arms based on the following reasons;

1. Self Defence: It is a well known fact that any security agent(s) in the whole world is often the first target of any armed bandit or criminal intent person(s). Since NSCDC has provoked many vandals and criminals in Nigeria, it will be risky on their lives if they are not provided with arms.

2. Crime Combat: NSCDC having been approved and authorized to investigate, arrest, and prosecute, can not implement these tasks effectively without being armed. Such as in the areas of; Kidnappers, Vandals, Armed Robbers, Traffickers, Drug pushers, etc.

3. Escort/Public Security: Escort of dignitaries and Protection of Lives of the Citizens in Nigeria can not be risked/ jeopardized by not carrying any arm(s). According to our organization’s motto, “Defending the Defenseless”, one can see it that there is no way you can defend the defenseless without being armed.

4. Riot & Conflict Restoration: Most communities and groups often partake in this act where they use series of weapon to fight each community or government thereby frustrating public and government’s efforts. There is no way to restore such situation without being armed too. Example; Niger Delta Militants, Armed Robbers, etc.

5. Modern Age Necessity: Belonging to this modern era where most crimes are committed with heavy arms and sophisticated weapons, there is then need to join this modern age by being armed too. Example; Armed Vandals, Niger Delta Militants, etc.

6. Parade/Quarter-guide: In every Military and Paramilitary organizations, arms like; Gun and Sword are often used in carrying out activities like; Parade, Quarter-guide, Guide of Honour, Arms Training, etc. NSCDC as one the Paramilitary organization need them too for these activities.

7. Sister Agencies Assistance: There is no way NSCDC can combine or assist other sister organization that are armed in combating crime without being armed too, such as; Nigerian Police, SSS, Nigerian Customs, Nigerian Immigrations, Nigerian Army, etc.

By Egbule Chidozie ( Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Cop )
Email: felix_more2001@yahoo.com

Photo Above: Egbule Chidozie, Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Cop, Abia State Command of NSCDC.