The NIgeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Anambra State Command has vowed to step up its regulatory supervision and enforcement as the only Federal Government approved regulatory body on the activities of private guard companies and mining sites.
Commandant Maku Olatunde, the state Commandant of NSCDC stated this on Monday February 16, 2026 at the State Command Headquarters Awka while playing host to Mr. Ofen- Imu Atiba Sunday, the pioneer Zonal Director, of Awka Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).
According to him, the command is aware of a recent publication circulating on social media and news channels on recent directives by the Special Adviser to the Governor of Community Security mandating Private Guards Companies (PGC) to register with Agunechemba in Anambra State.
The Command therefore urge the populace to disregard such misleading and mischievous information which is an abrogation of the act establishing Private Guards Companies, potentially undermining the legal framework for PGC operations.
The NSCDC restates that the registration and licensing, training, monitoring and regulation of Private Guards Companies (PGCs) fall exclusively under the purview of NSCDC, as mandated by the NSCDC Act 2003 (as amended).
Also, it is due to the afore mentioned roles that NSCDC is saddled with the onerous responsibility of generating revenue to Federal Government. No agency, including Agunechemba State Security Squad, can regulate or force PGCs to re-register with them.
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operational modalities said: “we emphasize that PGCs are not authorized to operate contrary to the enabling laws.
“Any group luring PGCs to register, document, and be regulated by any security agency other than Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps does so in contrast with the law. NSCDC will not be party to any arrangement that compromises national security or contravene existing laws, and would not permit such.
The Command also condemn the attitude of some agencies shutting down mining sites in Anambra State in the form of enforcement. NSCDC reiterates that, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals, it was saddled with the responsibility of conducting Operational Surveillance routine, and enforcement on mining sites, an essential role in safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s mining sector.
The primary objective according to the NSCDC State boss is to ensure mining activities are conducted legally and ethically, protecting the sector from economic sabotage, illegal mining, and other activities that could harm the national, state and local economy.
The Command cautions intending miners who are in the process of registering to cease operating, as that has not given them the right to start operating.
The Command warns road construction companies and contractors against the destruction of fibre-optic cables and other critical national assets during excavation and construction activities. This is in strict compliance with the directive of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on the protection of telecommunication facilities nationwide.
NSCDC warns that destruction of these assets poses threats to public safety, economic stability, and national security, and offenders would be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted under extant laws.
The Command assures Anambra residents it will continue to support State Government’s desire to proceed with the rejig and revamped Anti-sit-at-home order and confidence-building operations on Mondays, initially reawaken by the command two years ago. This aims to protect all banking facilities, parks, markets, and critical national assets and infrastructure across the state.
The Command assures the state government, Ndi Anambra, and the general populace that it shall not disappoint in promoting the standards of living of the citizens through a more secured Anambra State, in line with the Renewed Hope Mandate of Mr. President.
NSCDC enjoined members of the public to report suspicious excavation activities or vandalism of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure to the nearest NSCDC formations.
