NSCDC Urges Students to Report Security Threats in Lagos Schools
Kehinde Adeleye
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting schools, students, teachers and host communities across the state.
The State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, gave the assurance at a Students’ Security Summit held at Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos.
The summit, organised by Amodu Nofisat, Head of Project and Operations at Redefined Goals Ltd, brought together students, school authorities, security agencies and other stakeholders to discuss security challenges affecting educational institutions.
Keshinro, who was represented by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the NSCDC remained committed to equipping students and school authorities with the knowledge needed to prevent security threats and protect lives and property.
He described school safety as a shared responsibility, urging students to understand basic security measures and avoid behaviours that could expose them to danger.
The commandant stressed that security education was essential to protecting students from abuse and social vices that could disrupt their education and jeopardise their future prospects.
He identified bullying, sexual harassment, cultism, vandalism of school property and infrastructure, as well as violent attacks, among the security challenges confronting schools.
Keshinro said the NSCDC would continue to support initiatives that promote security awareness and responsible behaviour among students.
The Command said the summit was designed to encourage students to take an active role in creating safer learning environments.
It advised students to remain vigilant, obey safety guidelines and promptly report suspicious activities or potential security threats to the appropriate authorities.
The NSCDC also emphasised the need for sustained collaboration among security agencies, school management, students, parents and host communities to maintain safe and conducive learning environments across Lagos.
Some students were appointed security ambassadors at the summit and are expected to promote positive values, responsible conduct and safety awareness among their peers.
Other organisations represented at the event included the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), CACCOV, Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
