Ed-el- Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,803 personnel to strategic points in Kogi.
The Kogi State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, CD Aletan Ebenezer has deployed 1,803 officers and men of the Command to provide Security during this year’s Eidil Adha, sallah celebration across kogi State.
The Commandant said, the deployment is in line with the NSCDC Commandant General Prof Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s directives to ensure a hitch-free celebration across the country .
In a press statement signed by command Public Relations officer, Supritendent Abdullahi Aliyu and made available to Journalists on Monday in Lokoja, said it was to deny criminal elements access to their nefarious activities while providing protection of lives, property and critical national assets during the sallah cerebration.
The State Commandant tasked the Area Commanders to ensure proper Security coordination of their areas, while Divisional Officers are to effectively mobilize personnel across the board.
Commandant Aletan, further stressed that personnel are to be specifically deployed to worship centres, recreational facilities, markets, motor parks, critical infrastructure, and other vulnerable points across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state
He charged officers and men to remain professional, civil, and proactive in the discharge of their duties.
He further directed all component Commanders and Special Forces to be deployed to achieve a watertight Security for maximum protection of lives properties and all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
According to him “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 collective inputs.
” for obvious reasons, I have directed all area Commanders, Divisional officers with these responsibilities, therefore every one must brace up to discharge his or her responsibilities conscientiously without compromise” the Commandant stated.
While mandating all formations within the State Command to engage community leaders , Stakeholders in gathering credible and relevant intelligence charged them for effective composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from criminals .
Meanwhile, CD Aletan extends his warmest greetings to Muslim faithfuls Nationwide for a peaceful Eidil-Adha celebration,
