The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has deployed a total of 1,045 officers and men to maintain law and order and conduct surveillance in preparation for Eid-el-Fitr.
The officers are also tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding vital infrastructure and assets owned by the federal, state, and local governments.
In an operational order released by the command, State Commandant, NSCDC Maku Olatunde, instructed all Heads of Departments, Heads of Units, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Heads of Formations, Composite Commanders, and Heads of Tactical Squads to mobilise operational assets and strengthen security within their respective jurisdictions prior to, during, and following the celebration.
In order to ensure a smooth and tranquil Sallah celebration, Okadigbo Edwin, the command’s Head of Media and Tactical Operations, said in a statement on Saturday that there would be 24-hour monitoring in some designated black spots, threat-prone regions, flashpoints, and other susceptible criminal sites.
The statement read, “Personnel drawn from other specialised units, including the armed squad, female strike force, rapid tactical squad, anti-vandalism squad, critical national assets and infrastructure, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear explosives, counter-terrorism unit, and disaster management unit are to dominate the public space.
“Eid grounds, social and recreational centres, critical national infrastructure, amusement parks, and other strategic public places to build confidence amongst the citizens and fun seekers.
“The NSCDC state helmsman emphasised that deployed personnel must conduct themselves civilly and professionally, respecting the fundamental human rights of citizens while performing their duties with utmost decorum and vigilance.
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“Additionally, residents are urged to remain vigilant, keep a close eye on their children, cooperate with the NSCDC and other security agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest NSCDC office or other security agencies.
“The state commandant extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful nationwide on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to collaborate with other security agencies to prevent criminal activities before, during, and after the celebrations.”
