The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 4500 personnel across the nooks and crannies of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja ahead of the Eid- el- Kabir celebration.
The deployment was ordered by the FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr. Olusola Odumosu.
He noted that 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.
He explained that the deployment of officers and men cuts across specialized departments and units such as Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives(CBRNE).
He revealed that there is also massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, prayer grounds, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, City Gate, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
Odumosu said in a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforeseen circumstances, men of our under cover unit have already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.
Black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breeches.
Odumosu, also gave matching 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.
He said: “All hands must be on deck, I will not tolerate any form of breeches, ensure you deploy your personnel adequately”.
He 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.
He assured residents of FCT of a safe celebration by ensuring a secured environment before, during and after the festivity.
Odumosu also urged residents of the FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements, individual or group to any security agency near them, “my personnel are ready to ensure you have a peaceful celebration, you have a part to play too by being proactive”.
He warned criminals and vandals to stay off Critical National Assets and Infrastructure stating that NSCDC covert officers are all over the capital city and will not hesitate to bring any offender to justice.
He wished the Muslim ummah in the FCT a joyous celebration and prayed for Nigeria.
