Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 1,800 in Kogi

As part of efforts to ensure an hitch free Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,800 personnel in Kogi State.

The Kogi State Public Relations Officer of NSCDC DSC Abdullahi Aliyu disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

Aliyu, who noted that the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC, Esther Akinlade approved the deployment of officers, asserted that this is in line with the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s directive to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the country.

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He noted that the State Commandant tasked the Area Commanders to ensure proper security coordination of their areas, while Divisional Officers are to effectively mobilise their personnel across board.

Aliyu asserted that the State Commandant further directed that all component Commanders and all Special Forces are to be deployed to achieve a watertight Security for maximum protection of the populace , critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

While quoting the NSCDC Commandant in Kogi State, Aliyu said, “Our resolve to guarantee peace, safety and protection of lives and Critical assets in synergy with other Security agencies must be carried out through our collective inputs.

“For these obvious reasons, I have directed all area Commanders, Divisional officers with this responsibilities; therefore every one must brace up to discharge their responsibilities conscientiously.”

The statement added that the Commandant has mandated all formations within the State Command to engage community stakeholders in gathering credible and relevant intelligence and carry out composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from criminals.

According the the NSCDC spokeperson in Kogi State, the deployment of personnel’s should be focused on prayer grounds, worship centers, recreational facilities, motor parks, gardens, markets, shopping complexes, black spots and critical installations to make the festivity a hitch-free one

“The Commandant extends her felicitation to all Muslim faithfuls in the country and across the world wishing them a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration, just as she prayed to God Almighty for a more peaceful Nigeria” the statement added.