By Palma Ileye
Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 5,000 personnel to beef up security in the FCT, before and during the Sallah celebration.
This is contained in a press release issued yesterday by CSC Idoko Samuel, CDPRO FCT.
According to Odumosu, the deployment would cover all the nooks and crannies of the six (6) Area Councils as well as the city centre, especially sensitive locations, soft targets, black spots and flash points that were prone to criminal activities.
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.
The FCT helmsman also charged 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 any 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.
“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.
He advised fun seekers to do everything in moderation and not take laws into their hands in the name of Sallah celebration.
He hinted that the command has deployed all the special forces such as the Armed Squad, Female Strike Force, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Crack Squad (operation Adaka-su), Intelligence and Agro Rangers to ensure the maintenance of law and order.
He assured residents of the Federal Capital that the Command would be joining forces with other security agencies to provide security at prayer grounds, recreational centers, markets, Shopping malls, motor parks and other flashpoints during the holiday season.
The Commandant felicitated with all Muslims Faithful in the FCT as they mark the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and prays the Almighty Allah accepts their prayers.
