By Abdullahi Aliyu
Kogi State Commandant Akinlade Esther O. has approved the deployment of 1,850 officers and men of the Command to provide Security during this year’s (Eidil Kabir ) sallah celebration across the State including Lokoja,This is
in line with the NSCDC Commandant General’s directive Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR to ensure a hitch-free celebration across the country.
The State Commandant tasked the Area Commanders to ensure proper Security coordination of their areas, while Divisional Officers are to effectively mobilise their personnel across the board.
She further directed that all component Commanders and all Special Forces are to be deployed to achieve a watertight Security for maximum protection of lives properties and all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
She said “Our resolve to guarantee peace, safety and protection of lives and Critical assets in synergy with other Security agencies remain sacrosanct and must be carried out through our collective inputs.
For these obvious reasons, I have directed all area Commanders, Divisional officers with these responsibilities, therefore every one must brace up to discharge their responsibilities conscientiously without compromise” the Commandant stated.
She mandated all formations within the State Command to engage community stake holders in gathering credible and relevant intelligence and carry out composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from criminals , while stating that deployment of personnel should be focused on prayer grounds, worship centers, recreational facilities, motor Parks, gardens, markets, shopping complexes, black spots and Critical installations to make the festivity a hitch-free celebration
Extending warm greetings to Muslim faithfuls nationwide and worldwide for a peaceful Eidil-kabir celebration, the Commandant offered prayers for a more tranquil Nigeria
