FCT : NSCDC Deploys 4000 Personal For Hitch Free Eid-Ul-Fitr

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu has ordered the deployment of four thousand (4000) personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT to enforce law and order as well as ensure a peaceful Eid- UL- Fitr.

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 the Eid -UL- Fitr.

The deployment of officers and men cuts across specialized departments and units such as Arms squared, Female Strike Force, Crack squad, Chemical Biological radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) counter Terrorism unit, and Agro Rangers.

Dr. Odumosu, also gave orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure their presence is felt in their various area councils 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 disciplined and 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.

He assured residents of FCT of a safe celebration by ensuring a secured environment before, during and after the celebrations.

Commandant Odumosu also urged residents of FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement, 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”, the Commandant said.

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

The FCT NSCDC Boss, wishes all Muslims a happy celebration.

PR/Nkiruka Njemanze