NSCDC FCT command deploys 4500 personnel for peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4,500 Personnel across the FCT ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The deployment is in a bid to ensure the security of lives and property and protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the FCT and its environs before, during and after the celebration.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Monica Ojobi, the officers and men were drawn from specialised departments and units such as Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), and the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE).
Ojobi said the corps also extended the deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, prayer grounds, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, City gates, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
She said in a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the Corps also deployed its undercover agents to specific areas for surveillance purposes.
“Black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breaches”, she said.
Ojobi said the Commandant gave orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure their various Area Councils are on top of their game and ensure their presence is felt to avoid security hitches.
“All hands must be on deck, I will not tolerate any form of breaches, ensure you deploy your personnel adequately”, he said.
The FCT Commandant charged all officers to be of good conduct and work in synergy with other security agencies and adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, avoid harassment and intimidation of any citizen, as well as accidental discharge.
Commandant Odumosu urged residents of the FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements, individual or group, to any Security agency near them, saying, “My personnel are ready to ensure you have a peaceful celebration, you have a part to play too by being proactive.”
