Security Agencies and Their Primary Duties – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

What are Security Agencies?

Security agencies are organizations that protect people and keep our country safe. They wear uniforms and help maintain peace and order.

Major Security Agencies in Nigeria

1. Nigeria Police Force 👮

Uniform: Black or blue 

Primary Duties:

• Arrest criminals
• Maintain law and order
• Protect lives and property
• Investigate crimes
• Control traffic

2. Nigerian Army 🪖

Uniform: Camouflage (green pattern) 

Primary Duties:

• Defend Nigeria from external attacks
• Protect our borders
• Fight terrorism
• Help during disasters
• Keep the country safe

3. Nigerian Navy ⚓

Uniform: White or blue 

Primary Duties:

• Protect our waters and seas
• Stop sea pirates
• Guard oil platforms
• Rescue people at sea
• Protect fishing areas

4. Nigerian Air Force ✈️

Uniform: Blue 

Primary Duties:

• Protect our airspace
• Transport troops and supplies
• Search and rescue operations
• Support ground forces
• Monitor our skies

5. Fire Service 🚒

Uniform: Red/Orange 

Primary Duties:

• Put out fires
• Rescue people from burning buildings
• Educate about fire safety
• Respond to emergencies
• Save lives and property

6. Civil Defence Corps 🛡️

Uniform: Brown/Khaki 

Primary Duties:

• Protect government infrastructure
• Assist during emergencies
• Guard pipelines
• Help communities
• Disaster management

7. Immigration Service 🛂

Uniform: Green 

Primary Duties:

• Control who enters/leaves Nigeria
• Issue passports
• Check travel documents
• Protect our borders
• Stop illegal entry

8. Customs Service 📦

Uniform: Navy blue 

Primary Duties:

• Collect import duties
• Stop smuggling
• Check goods at borders
• Protect local industries
• Generate revenue

How They Help Us

• Keep us safe
• Maintain peace
• Respond to emergencies
• Protect our country
• Help during disasters

Emergency Number

🚨 112 – For all emergencies

Remember!

Security agencies work together to keep Nigeria safe. Respect them and cooperate when they need your help!

EXERCISES

A.Fill in the blanks:

1. The Police Force maintains _______ and order.
2. The Navy protects our _______.
3. Fire Service puts out _______.
4. The emergency number is _______.
5. The Army defends Nigeria from _______ attacks.

B. True or False:

1. Police officers wear green uniforms. _______
2. The Navy protects our seas. _______
3. Fire Service only fights fires. _______
4. Immigration issues passports. _______
5. All security agencies protect us. _______

C. Match agency to duty:

D. Circle the security agencies:

• Police
• Teachers
• Navy
• Doctors
• Army
• Farmers
• Fire Service
• Traders
• Immigration

E. Who am I?

1. I protect Nigeria’s waters. I am the _______
2. I put out fires. I am the _______
3. I arrest criminals. I am the _______
4. I protect our airspace. I am the _______

F. Answer:

1. Name 3 security agencies in Nigeria.
2. What number do you call for emergency?
3. What does the Police do?

G. Complete:

Security agencies:

• Keep us _______
• Maintain _______
• Protect our _______