The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4000 Personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT ahead of the Eid-Fitr celebrations.
A statement issued on Thursday by DSC Monica Ojobi FCT CDPRO
said the deployment was 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.
“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) and Counter Terrorism.
“There is also massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as prayer grounds, Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, City Gate, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing diplomatic offices, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
“In a bit to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforseen 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.
“Dr. Odumosu, accordingly 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”.
“The FCT helmsman, charges 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 assures residents of FCT of a safe celebration by ensuring a secured environment before, during and after the festivity.”
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