Accidental Discharge Is A Huge Capital Offence - Civil Defence Boss

[Shola Sholaz]

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Olu Abolurin, on Thursday in Lagos warned that accidental discharge was a capital offence. Abolurin, therefore, warned officers and men of the NSCDC to avoid accidental discharge with their weapons.
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The commandant general, who was represented by Mr Laggard Osemwigie, the Assistant Commandant-General, Zone A of the company, gave the warning at the passing-out parade of 146 officers, trained by the Nigerian Army in arms handling and other combatant drillings.
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"Accidental discharge is a capital offence. In NSCDC, there is nothing like accidental discharge.
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You have been trained on arms handling, this should guide you in the discharge of your duties.