Eid-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel
Eid-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel
Eid-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel, assures Abuja residents of safety
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel to provide security of residents, property and critical national assets its environs before, during and after the forthcoming Eid-Fitr celebrations.
The commandant, Olusola Odumosu, announced the deployment which spans all areas of the FCT.
“The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4,000 personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT ahead of the Eid-Fitr celebrations,” he said.
“The deployment is in a bid to ensure security of lives and property as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the FCT and its environs before, during and after the celebration,” the command spokesperson Monica Ojobi said in a statement on Thursday.
The officers deployed include personnel from specialised units such as the Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Counter-Terrorism, and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives.
They are to focus on securing vulnerable locations such as prayer grounds, shopping malls, markets, recreational centres, and government buildings.
The officers are to also pay attention to areas such as motor parks, amusement parks, and diplomatic offices.
She also disclosed that covert operations and surveillance were already underway, with undercover units monitoring potential security risks.
The NSCDC is also targeting locations known to harbour criminals, including uncompleted buildings that could pose a security threat.
Odumosu appealed to residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
He reassured the public that NSCDC personnel were ready to provide a secure environment.
He also urged the community to play its part in keeping the festivities safe.
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Odumosu has instructed all area commanders and divisional officers to ensure their teams remain vigilant and proactive.
The Commandant warned criminals to avoid targeting critical national infrastructure, noting that covert officers are actively monitoring the capital city and will take swift action against any offenders.
“All hands must be on deck, I will not tolerate any form of breeches, ensure you deploy your personnel adequately,” he said.
He also stressed the importance of maintaining a visible presence throughout the celebration period to prevent any security breaches.
Odumosu urged officers to collaborate with other security agencies, maintain discipline, and respect citizens’ rights, while ensuring a smooth, peaceful celebration for all.
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Eid-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel
