In a bid to curb the rising cases of power outages caused by vandalism, the Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish a specialized security unit, dubbed “Power Rangers.”
This elite team, the government said, will be tasked with protecting the nation’s electricity infrastructure.
According to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, “We have decided now with the Minister of Power to have what we call the power rangers.”
The unit will comprise officers from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, who will be stationed in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to ensure nationwide protection of power installations.
The Minister, during Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, explained that the decision to create the “Power Rangers” was influenced by the success of the Mines Marshalls, which were introduced by the government in March 2024 to address security issues in the mining sector.
“What we had before we came was the generalisation of national assets. But we said no, you cannot have one specific medication that can treat all illnesses,” Tunji-Ojo stated.
The “Power Rangers” unit is expected to provide a sector-specific security solution, recognizing that different sectors require unique security approaches.
As the minister noted, “So you have to analyse every sector, the power sector, the water sector, the education sector, the health sector; and be able to create arms of Civil Defence under the same umbrella.”
While the creation of the Power Rangers has been confirmed, no date has been set for their official unveiling or launch.
However, the minister assured that the necessary preparations are underway, saying, “We’ve already agreed on the modus operandi and as I speak to you, the offices are being screened.”
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