Sallah : Odumosu Deploys 5,112 Personnel Across FCT

The FCT Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Command, Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 5,112 personnel to beef up security in the FCT, before and during the Sallah celebration.

In a statement, Odumosu who said the deployment would cover all the nooks and crannies of the six Area Councils as well as the city centre, especially sensitive locations, soft targets, black spots and flash points prone to criminal activities, is to ensure that residents enjoy a peaceful holiday this season.

He warned miscreants, vandals, and other mischief makers to keep off Critical National Assets and Infrastructure as the Corps will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on any one caught or found culpable.

Odumosu also warned against the burning of tyres on the roads as it affects the integrity of the road and constitutes an act of vandalism, hence, anyone caught will be made to face the law.

The FCT Commandant warned miscreants who take advantage of festive seasons to commit acts of vandalism of infrastructures such as street lights, solar panels and batteries to desist from that as the command has men all over the FCT and anyone caught perpetrating such criminal act will face the full weight of the law.

“The FCT administration has spent so much to provide good roads and other basic infrastructure for residents of the FCT, we will therefore not tolerate any act that will sabotage the effort of government” , Odumosu warned.

He also charged Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure adequate security coverage in all places of interest.

Odumosu also urged personnel to be committed, vigilant, responsive and resolute in their avowed commitment to ensuring a crime free environment, and a hitch free celebration devoid of security breaches or threats.

“The Corps is committed to ensuring safety of lives and property of residents and the protection of Critical National Assets in the FCT”.

“You are to ensure 24 hours protection of all these infrastructures, and the holiday makers in the city. We must show commitment in the discharge of our duties as law enforcers.

“However, there is no room for carelessness or over zealousness while carrying out your duties and the operational order must be followed to ensure professionalism on your part,” he said.

The Commandant has deployed all special forces such as the Armed Squad, Intelligence and under cover officers, Counter Terrorism Unit, Female Strike Force, Special Crack Squad (operation Adaka-su), and Agro Rangers to ensure the maintenance of law and order.

Odumosu assures residents of FCT that the Command will join other sister agencies to provide security at prayer grounds all over the FCT, at motor parks, recreational centres, and other places of interest.

He felicitates with all muslims in the FCT as they mark the Eid- El Kabir celebration and pray that Almighty Allah accept their sacrifice.

PR/Nkiru Njemanze