Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 28,000 tactical operatives nationwide for security

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, has ordered deployment of 28,000 operatives to provide adequate security nationwide during the forthcoming Sallah celebration.

The said personnel were drawn from Intelligence Directorate, Special Female Squad, Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, Mining Marshals, Quick Response Tactical Team, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Operations Department and Special Weapon and Tactics operatives (SWAT).

Audi, according to a statement released by Corps spokesman, Afolabi Babawale, Wednesday in Abuja, said the directive is part of his unwavering determination to ensure the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure and safety of lives and property in order to forestall all acts of criminal tendencies planned by unscrupulous elements as the festive seasons approaches nationwide.

The statement emphasized on tackling the challenges of insurgency, banditry, Kidnapping, illegal bunkering activities, vandalism of critical infrastructure; farmers/herders clashes and all acts of economic sabotage.

The CG called out for effective cooperation, Collaboration and coordination amongst security agencies to defeat the unfriendly forces and overcome the scourge possed by asymmetric conflict in the country.

“During a strategic security meeting with Corps’ top management, state commandants and heads of formations, the CG charged the Officers and Men on the need for improved Intelligence Gathering Techniques through Community engagement as grassroot security agencies noting that the bedrock of any security organisation and every successful operations hinged on credible intelligence tip-off at its disposal.”

Audi said no security agency has the monopoly in tackling insecurity hence, the 36 State Commandants and FCT must ensure synergy and smooth working relationship with relevant security agencies and the locals assuring that the Eid-El-Kabir celebration would be peaceful and without hitches.

“We also call on members of the public to support this course of action so that together we can attain the goal of effective security coverage across board; the CG stated.”

The Commandant General further tasked all private security operators to uphold the security tenets by making significant input through. prompt Intelligence gathering and information networking before or during emergencies.

He also extended felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and diaspora on the occasion of this year Eid-El-Kabir and called on them to use the opportunity to pray for peace, stability and development of the nation.