BY: AYO AGBEOLUWAYE

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of over 53,500 personnel comprising tactical operatives and intelligence squads across the country to strengthen security and ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration

The deployment cuts across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as part of proactive measures to tackle emerging security challenges and effectively safeguard all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI).

Following the Commandant General’s directive, all Provosts of Colleges, Zonal Commanders, and State Commandants have been mandated to provide adequate security coverage in their respective areas of responsibility. Identified flashpoints such as shopping malls, Eid prayer grounds, mosques, churches, motor parks, recreation centers, and other public spaces are to be closely monitored and manned by both uniformed and undercover operatives in order to nip any criminal activity in the bud.

The Commandant General further emphasized the need for intensified routine patrols and sustained synergy with other security agencies through effective information sharing and swift response to emergency situations reported by members of the public.

The NSCDC boss also directed specialized units of the corps, including the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG SIS), Crack Squad, Mining Marshals, Special Female Squad (SFS), and the Special Forces, to remain on high alert; with all units aexpected to respond decisively to any emerging threat and deal firmly with unscrupulous elements bent on disrupting the peace of the nation.