The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) Anambra Command has deployed 767 personnel to ensure adequate security in places of worship and critical national infrastructure during the Eid-el-Kabir in Anambra.
A statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Awka and signed by the Command’s spokesperson Edwin Okadigbo stated that the deployment was ordered by the state Commandant Edwin Osuala.
Osuala the statement hinted said the personnel are to work in synergy with other Security Agencies to intensify the existing proactive, visibility and confidence building policing strategies in the state.
He also advised the Area Commanders, Divisional Officers and heads of Operational Units to deploy all operational resources at their disposal to strategic places spanning the length and breadth of the state.
“I will like you to spread your dragnet to places of worship, markets, recreational centres and other Critical Public infrastructure to forestall any attack”, Osuala directed.
He further directed the all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to supervise their subordinates and ensure they demonstrate professionalism and civility in the discharge of duties.
in line with Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi determination to irrevocably commit to upholding the tenets of the rule of law stressing that the Corps would not condone any form of misuse of power.
The State Commandant used the medium to admonish Muslim faithful and the good people of the state to celebrate Eid- El Kabir with decorum and moderation.
He urged residents to be security conscious, extremely vigilant and share credible information to the nearest NSCDC Divisional office immediately they notice any suspicious movements.
The Command however provided the following GSM numbers for urgent information sharing: 08066769442, 08036172748, 08035913830, 08036086018, 08035406492.
