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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Ahead of this year’s Yuletide season, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4,000 personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT.
The deployment is in a bid to ensure the security of lives and property of FCT residents as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) in the FCT and its environs before, during, and after the Yuletide.
The deployment of officers and men cuts across specialised departments and units such as the Arms Squad, Crack Squad, CNAI, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE), Female Strike Force, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), and Agro Rangers.
There is also massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as churches, shopping malls, recreational centres, markets, motor parks, amusement parks, and areas housing CNAI.
In a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforeseen circumstances, men of the undercover unit have already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.
In a statement, black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breaches.
Odumosu 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.
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“All hands must be on deck. I will not tolerate any form of breaches; ensure your personnel comply adequately,” he said.
The FCT helmsman charged all personnel to be of good conduct and work in synergy with other security agencies. He advised them to adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, avoid harassment and intimidation of any citizen, as well as accidental discharge.
He accordingly assured residents of the FCT of a safe celebration by ensuring a secured environment before, during, and after the celebration.
Odumosu 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 a peaceful celebration. You have a part to play too by being proactive, vigilant, and ready to co-operate with law enforcement agencies for our collective good,” the commandant said.
He warned criminals and vandals to stay off CNAI, stating that NSCDC covert officers and patrol teams are all over the city and will not hesitate to bring any offender to justice.
He wished residents of the FCT a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year ahead.
