By Nkiru Njemanze
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 25,000 of its personnel to ensure the protection of lives, and critical infrastructure across the nation during the yuletide season.
The Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has also directed all Assistant Commandant Generals and Commandants in Charge of Zonal and State Commands to ensure strategic and adequate deployment of officers and men of the Corps for peaceful
celebrations.
The CG who stated this in Abuja also called for implementation of comprehensive operational strategies, robust and elaborate security arrangements throughout the country.
Other strategic officers such as intelligent operatives, Agro Rangers Personnel, CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, Anti Vandal Operatives the Rapid Response Squad among others will also be properly deployed to flash points, recreational centres, markets, places of worship among others.
The CG has however charged senior officers to ensure that personnel deployed are adequately supervised for utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He warned officers to carry out their assigned duties with utmost professionalism and adhere strictly to rules of engagement as any officer found wanting will be properly dealt with.
The CG appealed to the officers on duty to Intensify collaboration with other security agencies to ensure hitch-free celebrations.
Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi urged the general public to be law abiding and security conscious as well as support security personnel by reporting any criminal activities and elements promptly.
While Congratulating Christians, the CG urged them to celebrate the symbolic anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ with utmost peace and expressed profound appreciation for their total support to the Corps in their fight against crimes and criminal elements.
Edited By Grace Namiji
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