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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
As this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration approaches, the Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of over 53,500 personnel, comprising tactical operatives and intelligence squads, across the country to strengthen security and ensure a hitch-free festive season.
In a statement, the deployment cuts across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of proactive measures to tackle emerging security challenges and effectively safeguard all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI).
Following the Commandant General’s directive, all provosts of colleges, zonal commanders and state commandants have been mandated to provide adequate security coverage in their respective areas of responsibility. They are also required to identify flashpoints such as shopping malls, Eid prayer grounds, mosques, churches, motor parks, recreation centres and other public spaces and closely monitor and man them with both uniformed and undercover operatives in order to nip any criminal activity in the bud.
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The commandant general further emphasised the need for intensified routine patrols and sustained synergy with other security agencies through effective information sharing and swift response to emergencies reported by members of the public.
“We will continue to collaborate and work in synergy with sister security agencies to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Eid festive season. Parents and guardians are also advised to caution their children and wards to stay clear of trouble and avoid being used as instruments for fomenting violence,” he warned.
The NSCDC boss also directed specialised units of the corps, including the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG SIS), crack squad, mining marshals, special female squad (SFS) and the special forces, to remain on high alert, having been adequately briefed. The units are expected to respond decisively to any emerging threat and deal firmly with unscrupulous elements bent on disrupting the peace of the nation.
The CG therefore urged members of the public to remain vigilant, co-operate with security agencies and report any suspicious movement or activities to the nearest security formation.
