The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed a total of 1,045 officers and men to provide adequate security across the state for the Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations.
The State Commandant, Maku Olatunde stated this in an operational order issued by the Command directing all Heads of Departments (HODs), Heads of Units (HOUs), Area Commanders and Divisional Officers.
Others include Heads of Formations, Composite Commanders and Heads of Tactical Squads, to mobilise operational assets and beef up security within their areas of responsibility before, during and after the celebration.
SC Okadigbo Edwin, the Head, Media and Tactical Operations of the Command, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday noted that the maximum security entails the maintenance of law and order, surveillance and protection of Critical National, State and Local Government Assets and Infrastructure.
Commandant Olatunde had on Friday mentioned that the round-the-clock surveillance was put in place in some identified black spots, threat-prone areas, flashpoints and other vulnerable criminal spots to ensure a seamless and peaceful Sallah celebration.
“Personnel drawn from other specialised units, including the Armed Squad, Female Strike Force, Rapid Tactical Squad, Anti- Vandalism Squad, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE), Counter-Terrorism Unit and Disaster Management Unit are to dominate the public space, Eid grounds, social and recreational centers, critical national infrastructure, amusement parks, and other strategic public places to build confidence amongst the citizens and fun seekers,” the statement noted.
The Anambra NSCDC boss emphasised that deployed personnel must conduct themselves in a civil and professional manner, respecting the fundamental human rights of citizens while performing their duties with utmost decorum and vigilance.
Olatunde urged residents to remain vigilant, keep a close eye on their children, cooperate with the Corps and other security agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest NSCDC office or other security agencies.
He extended greetings to Muslim faithful nationwide on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to collaborate with other security agencies to prevent criminal activities before, during, and after the celebrations.
