By Chiemelie Ezeobi
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ade Abolurin, yesterday ensued for peace and calm as regarding the death of two personnel of the agency who were allegedly shot dead by the police on Tuesday.
The CG made this disclosure after visiting the families of Gabriel Adaji and Innocent Aigbe, who were shot dead at the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
Abolurin who also visited the area where the slain men were killed for an on-the-spot assessment, lamented that pipeline vandalism had become the bane of the area.
While warning his men not to avenge the death of their colleagues, he pledged to look after the families involved, adding that officers of the corps had been insured against such eventualities.
He said, “I want you all to see whatever that has happened as one of those things that happens in the course of nation building and stability of the corps. I beg you all in the name of God to go about your normal businesses knowing that the government has stepped in and has said justice must prevail.
“Let us justify the existence of the civil defence through our contribution and integrity. Let us remain resolute. Since President Goodluck Jonathan has requested that investigations be carried out, let us be patient and leave everything to God."
He added, “When you see sister agencies, including the police, let us show them the level of competence and capability and let us show them that we have a conscience. Forget what has happened, it is one of those things.”
“We’ve been to visit the families of the slain officials to identify with them and to let them know that they are not alone in this and we will continue to support them in this trying time."
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