NSCDC deploys 52,000 personnel nationwide for hitch-free Eid-el-Fitri celebration

April 20

20:09 2023

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 52,000 officers to provide security across the country during the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.

In a statement on Thursday, Olusola Odumosu, the corps’ spokesperson, said NSCDC operatives would be deployed to “prayer grounds, worship centres, recreational facilities, motor parks, gardens, markets, shopping complexes, black spots and critical installations”.

He added that the officers would be deployed across all the states in the country including the federal capital territory (FCT).

“The commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has approved the deployment of 52, 000 officers and men of the corps to provide security during this year’s Eid-el- Fitr celebration across all states in the country, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),” the statement reads.

“The CG specifically tasked zonal commanders to ensure proper security coordination of their zones, while State Commandants are to effectively mobilise area commanders, divisional officers, component commanders and all special forces to achieve watertight security for maximum protection of the populace and critical national assets.

“He charged all formations of the corps to engage community stakeholders in gathering credible intelligence and carry out composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from the criminals.

“He ordered that deployment of personnel should be focused on prayer grounds, worship centres, recreational facilities, motor parks, gardens, markets, shopping complexes, black spots and critical installations to make the festivity hitch-free.

“The corps helmsman extends his felicitation to all Muslim faithful in the country and across the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. He prayed to God to answer all prayers for peace, stability and security in the country.”