By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu has approved the deployment of 4,500 personnel across the length and breadth of the FCT to provide security ahead of the Eid- el- Kabir Celebrations just as he cautioned against harassment and intimidation of any citizen.
The deployment is in a bid to ensure security of lives and property as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) in the FCT and its environs before, during and after the celebration.
In a statement, the deployment of officers and men cuts across specialised departments and units such as Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE).
The statement also said that there is also a massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as shopping malls, recreational centres, prayer grounds, markets, motor parks, amusement parks, City Gate, Three Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing CNAI
According to the statement, in a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforseen circumstances, men of the 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” the statement said.
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.
” All hands must be on deck. I will not tolerate any form of breeches, ensure you deploy your personnel adequately” he said.
He further 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, accordingly, assured residents of FCT of a safe celebration by ensuring a secured environment before, during and after the festivity.
The commandant 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” the Commandant said.
He warned criminals and vandals to stay off CNAI, 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 the
well being of the nation, Nigeria.
