NSCDC, DSS synergies to fight against crimes in Anambra

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Department of State Security (DSS) in Anambra State have restated their commitments to forge stronger collaboration , saying the synergy was needed for the promotion and sustenance of peace in Nigeria.

The two security agencies made this known through in a press statement signed and issued to newsmen by the NSCDC spokesperson, SC Okadigbo Edwin, shortly after in a courtesy visit by the Anambra State Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, Adesina Bolarinwa, which took place at the NSCDC Command Headquarters, Awka.

Bolarinwa said that the essence of his visit was to strengthen the existing cordial relationship with NSCDC and solicits for more fruitful collaboration ahead.

He applauded the NSCDC for its contribution to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure and the sterling successes recorded in the security architecture of the nation .

The DSS director, Bolarinwa

sought for more cooperation and better synergy with the NSCDC, especially in the area of sharing intelligence in order to achieve a safer society for Anambra citizens and residents.

In his response, the NSCDC State helmsman, Maku Olatunde described the relationship between the Corps and the DSS as rewarding, which, according to him, has helped in promoting peace and reduction of crime across the country.

“I want to commend the Director for partnering more closely with my office in sharing of intelligence since my assumption of office.

“DSS has been a close and dependable ally of NSCDC, we have a record of good working relationship , especially in rendering intelligence where possible on some of the areas that need attention.

“It is our responsibility therefore to sustain the relationship for the betterment of the country” he said.