Nigeria deploys 56,000 personnel for Eid-el-Kabir security

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has mobilized over 56,000 personnel across the country to ensure a secure and peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The massive deployment is intended to protect lives, property, and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure throughout the federation.

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The NSCDC has deployed over 56,000 personnel across the federation to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The massive deployment is aimed at protecting lives, property, and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Audi, ordered the immediate deployment of personnel and operational assets, including vehicles, ambulances, boats, and K9 units, to facilitate rapid response to any emergencies. Furthermore, all specialized tactical squads within the Corps have been placed on high alert to preempt and counter potential security breaches during the festive period. These squads include the Mining Marshals, Special Intelligence Squad, Crack Squad, Female Special Force, and Rapid Response Squad.

To ensure effective coordination and compliance, Zonal Commanders are tasked with supervising commands within their jurisdictions and working closely with State Commandants. State Commandants, in turn, are responsible for monitoring Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Outpost Heads to ensure adherence to operational directives.

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The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Audi, who ordered the deployment, also directed the immediate mobilisation of operational vehicles, ambulances, boats, and K9 units to ensure rapid response during emergencies.

The NSCDC reiterated its commitment to collaborating with other security agencies and urged the public to provide timely and credible information regarding any security threats. The Corps warned individuals or groups intending to disrupt public peace or vandalize public infrastructure during the celebrations that they would face arrest and prosecution.

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To preempt and counter potential security breaches, the Commandant General has placed all specialised tactical squads on high alert. These include: The Mining Marshals, the Special Intelligence Squad, the Crack Squad, the Female Special Force and the Rapid Response Squad.