The Anambra State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje says her ministry is favourably disposed to work in synergy with the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for the security of lives and property of the people of Anambra state.
She said this when the management team of the NSCDC paid her a courtesy visit to seek for collaboration in areas of prosecution and training of NSCDC personnel involved in court cases.
“My office will synergize with the Security outfit in eliminating crime and to ensure that the state is no longer comfortable for hoodlums. Lawyers from the ministry would be provided to help in the prosecution of cases and the training of the Civil Defence personnel involved in prosecution and investigation of matters,” Prof Ifemeje noted.
In his address, the state Civil Defence boss, Mr. Isidore Chikere said the Corps has the mandate to protect National infrastructures like oil pipelines and other national assets from vandals, hence the need for collaboration.
“My men have the mandate to train private security guards to arrest and prosecute criminals hence my appealing to the state Attorney-General to avail his office the services of lawyers for the quick dispensation of justice,” Mr Chikere said.
The Legal Adviser of the State Civil Defence, Barr. Adedayo Awodan said they have some matters in the state High Court and appealed for the assistance of the Justice ministry in providing lawyers that would assist the outfit at the State High Court.
Other members of the management team that were at the visit are, the Deputy Commandant and Head of Operations, Yakubu Alada among others.
