FCT : NSCDC Deploys 4500 Personnel Ahead Of Independence Day

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed 4500 Personnel across the nooks and crannies of the FCT ahead of this year’s Independence Day celebration.

The FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu said the deployment is in a bid to ensure security of lives and property as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the FCT and its environs before, during and after the celebration.

He stated that the deployment cuts across specialized departments and units such as the Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adakasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives(CBRNE).

According to him, there is also massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, prayer grounds, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, City Gate, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

Dr Odumosu said to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforseen circumstances, men of the under cover unit had already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.

He gave matching orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure their various Area Councils are on top of their game and ensure the Corp’s presence is felt to avoid security hitches.

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

The NSCDC FCT helmsman, charged all officers to be of good conduct and work in synergy with other security agencies and adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, avoid harassment and intimidation of any citizen as well as accidental discharge.

He assured residents of the FCT of a safe celebration and a secured environment before, during and after the celebration while urging residents 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”.

The Commandant warned criminals and vandals to stay off Critical National Assets and Infrastructure stating that NSCDC covert officers are all over the capital city and will not hesitate to bring any offender to justice and wished residents of the FCT and Nigerians a joyous 65th Independence Day celebration.

PR/Nkiru Njemanze