In order to forestall any breakdown of law and order during the forthcoming Easter celebrations in Kwara state, the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 800 of its personnel for specific operations during the festive period.
In a statement by the state commandant of the corps, Makinde Iskil Ayinla, said that the deployed personnel were drawn from various departments and units of the corps, especially, Armed squad unit, Anti vandal, Intelligence and Investigations, Operations, Counter- Terrorisim, among others, adding that the personnel would complement efforts of other sister agencies to ensure hitch-free celebrations.
“In line with our constitutional core mandates of protecting government’s critical infrastructure and national assets, overt and covert deployement will be done at pipeline locations, train stations, border towns, government buildings among others”, he said.
He also said that officers of the NSCDC would complement other security agencies to ensure hitch-free activities at recreational centres, worship centres, markets among other places, adding that all the identified flashpoints would be well secured.
“In the meantime, the state commandant, Iskil Ayinla Makinde felicitated with Christians in the state and enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the state in particular and Nigeria in general.
“The commandant felicitates with the Christian community as they celebrate Easter which commemorates the crucifixion, burial and the eventual resurrection of Jesus Christ”.