FCT : NSCDC Deploys 4000 Personnel For Hitch Free Christmas

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu has ordered the deployment of 4000 Personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT ahead of this year’s Yuletide celebration.

The deployment is in a bid to ensure security of lives and property of FCT residents as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) in the FCT and its environs before, during and after theseason.

A statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Monica Ojobi says the deployment of officers and men cuts across specialized departments and units such as the Arms Squad, Crack Squad, CNAI, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE), Female Strike Force, Counter Terrorism Unit(CTU), Agro Rangers.

The statement says there is also massive deployment of personnel to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as churches, Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

According to the statement, in a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforseen circumstances, men of the under cover unit have already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.

It states that the FCT Commandant gave mat
marching orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure that Area Councils are on top of the game and ensure that the officers presence are felt to avoid security hitches.

“All hands must be on deck, I will not tolerate any form of breaches, ensure your personnel comply adequately”.

The FCT NSCDC helmsman, charged all personnel to be of good conduct and work in synergy with other security agencies.

He also advised them to adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, avoid harassment and intimidation of any citizen as well as accidental discharge.

The Commandant accordingly assures residents of FCT of a safe celebration in a secured environment before, during and after the celebration.

Commandant Odumosu, also urges residents of the FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements, individual or group to any Security agency near them.

“My personnel are ready to ensure a peaceful celebration, you have a part to play too by being proactive, vigilant, and ready to cooperate with law enforcement agencies for our collective good.

He warns criminals and vandals to stay off Critical National Assets and Infrastructure stating that NSCDC covert officers and patrol team are all over the city and will not hesitate to bring any offender to justice.

Dr Olusola Odumosu wishes residents of the FCT a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year ahead.

PR/Nkiruka