Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1000 personnel in Ondo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has deployed 1,000 operatives ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

Mr Ibiloye Oluyemi, the State Commandant of NSCDC, made this known while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Akure.

Ibiloye explained that the operational order for the celebration period had been communicated to the eight area commanders and the 36 divisional officers covering the 18 local government areas in the state.

According to him, the deployment will also give special attention to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.

“The Rapid Response Squad, Tactical Team, and the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) will patrol black spots, vulnerable locations, recreational centres, and other flashpoints to nip in the bud any criminal intention.

“Operatives from the female squad, anti-vandal unit, agro rangers, operations department, and intelligence officers will coordinate and watchfully protect lives and property before, during, and after the Salah celebration,” he said.

The commandant assured residents that the command would be “civil and professional in the discharge of the national assignment under its watch.”

He also appealed to the people of the state to be security conscious and law-abiding.

“Report any suspicious movement of persons or consignment to the security agencies around you. I wish all Muslim faithful a blessed Salah Celebration,” he said.