Odumosu said he was determined to establish a high standard of discipline and professionalism within the FCT Command, urging officers to conduct themselves responsibly and serve as worthy ambassadors of the Corps wherever they were deployed.
“In the FCT Command, we are exceptional, the reason I am making sure to create an unrivalled standard. As officers, you must maintain high standards wherever you find yourself and ensure that you are a good ambassador of the Corps,” he said.
He also urged personnel experiencing psychological or emotional challenges to seek professional guidance rather than allow such difficulties to affect their conduct and judgment while on duty.
“If you are not mentally stable, seek advice and speak out,” he admonished.
The warning comes amid public criticism following the alleged misconduct of an NSCDC personnel at Kubwa Market, an incident that generated widespread reactions on social media.
Odumosu expressed displeasure over the incident, using it to reinforce the need for regular psychological assessments and fitness evaluations for personnel authorised to carry firearms.
He explained that the assessment was critical to ensuring that officers entrusted with weapons possessed the mental stability, discipline and professional competence required to discharge their responsibilities without endangering the lives of members of the public.
According to him, the primary responsibility of the Corps is to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, as well as safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
He cautioned that firearms must only be deployed as a last resort when an officer’s life is under threat, stressing that personnel must exercise sound judgment to prevent confrontations from escalating into situations requiring the use of lethal force.
“Our primary responsibility is to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure as well as the lives of the citizenry.
“Your uniform and your arms are not meant for intimidation of the people you are required to protect. The use of firearms must be the last resort, and that is only when your life is endangered,” he said.
The FCT Commandant further urged officers to maintain composure during confrontations and provocations, irrespective of the nature or gravity of the offence involved.
He said he expected all personnel serving across the FCT Command to demonstrate diligence, civility and restraint in carrying out their assignments, adding that emotional stability was essential to effective security operations.
Odumosu also charged participants drawn from divisions, area commands, departments and units to take the brainstorming sessions seriously and apply the lessons from the exercise to improve their professional conduct and operational effectiveness.
He said the Command remained committed to building a disciplined and professionally competent workforce capable of handling greater responsibilities while maintaining public confidence in the Corps.
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