Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has deployed 1931 personnel to check miscreants and other Security breaches considering an expected increased human traffic, economic activity, as several church and social activities might attract large crowds during the forthcoming festive season.
Commandant Isdiore C. Chikere, who has assured the good people of its readiness to perform its statutory responsibility of protecting the lives and property of innocent citizens, coupled with other Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the State, during the celebrations, said adequate security measures are in place.
He noted that in collaboration with sister security agencies and all critical stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration of the Yuletide season, ordered the deployment of 1931 officers.
Spokesperson of the Command, DSC Okadigbo Edwin revealed in a statement on Monday that the men are drawn from Tactical Squad, Operations Department, the Anti-Vandal Unit, the Agro-Rangers, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), the Rapid Respond Unit (RRS), Special Female Squad, Chemical, Biological Radioactive Nuclear Energy Unit (CBRNE), Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection Department as well as the Department of Intelligence and Investigation.
He added that they will engage in both foot and mobile patrols as well as fixed – point presence and increased – led operations across churches, event/recreational centres, motorparks, markets identified routes and flashpoints among others.
Personnel deployed for this critical assignment are under strict instruction of the State Commandant to be civil but firm in the discharge of their duties.
Reiterating his commitment to deal with hoodlums, political thugs and other disgruntled elements, the Commandant added that anyone that attempt to cause break down of law and order before during and after the festive period, will be fished out and punished.
Comdt Chikere used the opportunity to extend his warm greetings to the Christian faithful and other citizens in the state, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year and equally enjoins them to cooperate with NSCDC and other security agencies, in their efforts towards ensuring peaceful celebrations and report any suspicious person or object to the nearest NSCDC formation in all the twenty-one local Government Areas 21 State or call the Command emergency phone number 0806 676 9442
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