From Taiye Joseph
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State, has deployed no fewer than 2,380 officers and men across the state to guarantee a safe, peaceful and hitch-free Yuletide celebration.
The Kwara State Commandant of the corps, Dr Umar Muhammed, said the deployment was aimed at protecting critical national assets, public infrastructure and lives of residents during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
The deployment, which cuts across all the 16 local government areas of the state, draws personnel from elite and specialised units of the corps, including the Armed Squad, Operational Harmony, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive unit.
Dr Muhammed explained that officers have been strategically positioned based on security assessments and identified risk areas to ensure maximum coverage and quick response to any security threat.
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“Our men have been deployed to all nooks and crannies of the state to safeguard lives, public facilities and critical national assets before, during and after the Yuletide period,” the commandant said.
He added that the command would work in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to strengthen surveillance and ensure prompt intervention where necessary.
While felicitating with residents of the state on the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the NSCDC boss issued a strong warning to vandals, criminals and other troublemakers to steer clear of Kwara State, stressing that the corps would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone found tampering with public assets or disturbing public peace.
“The command is fully prepared to confront any act of vandalism or breach of peace, and offenders will be made to face the full wrath of the law,” he warned.
Dr Muhammed also appealed to members of the public to remain security-conscious throughout the festive season and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to security agencies, noting that community cooperation remains key to sustaining peace and security in the state.
