•Report by Mudasir Opeyemi
As the nation gears towards the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has assured Nigerians that the Corps is prepared for a full scale security of the Nation.
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, affirmed that, the Corps alongside other security agencies are poised to forestall any form of violence, dangerous attacks on citizens, unlawful assembly or threats to peace and security of the country during the period.
This was disclosed in a statement by NSCDC Director Public Realations, Mr Olusola Odumosu on Friday in Abuja saying that the CG charged Zonal Commanders and State Commandants to smoke criminals out of their various hideouts and ensure safety of lives and protection of public assets and infrastructures in their respective domains.
The CG declared that, end of the year activities in the country will be peaceful and orderly because there will be no room for mischieve makers to operate.
He also charged them to develop and deploy very strong and purposeful intelligence network around essential and critical national assets and infrastructure to eliminate significant vulnerabilities during the yuletide.
He said “It is time for extra work and we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that Nigerians and friends alike enjoy the yuletide season.
“Security of our people is very sacrosanct, therefore, all hands must be fully on deck, that is why I have ordered massive deployment of our personnel all over the country to ensure adequate security, enforcement of order and implementation of citizens rights.
“We have made proper preparations and due to the dynamics of crime, a unique security template will be adopted to identify and prevent any attempt to disrupt the peace of the nation,” CG said.
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He tasked officers and men to remain committed in enforcing the law and checkmating anyone causing breach of peace or threatening public safety across the country particularly in churches, mosques and other places of major public convergence during the celebrations.
The CG ordered commanders at State and National levels to deploy additional plain clothe and uniformed officers to the field, including public places, for effective patrols to address criminality.
“We are going to deploy additional plain clothes and uniformed officers on the field and in public places to patrol and help prevent and address criminality that may arise in the course of the celebrations.
“About 85 percent of our entire workforces shall be deployed to public places, worship centers and other areas of congregation such as amusement parks, gardens, shopping malls, markets, motor parks, train stations including airports and seaports.”
He further ordered them to conduct constant patrol of every nook, crannies, black spots and flashpoints during this critical period of celebration when crime is most prevalent.
He charged them to develop and deploy a very strong and purposeful intelligence network around essential and critical national assets and infrastructure, to eliminate significant vulnerabilities during the yuletide.
The CG tasked officers and men to remain committed to enforcing law by arresting anyone who posed threat to national security.
He reiterated the importance of synergy and collaboration for effective security operations and charged Corps personnel to work effectively and cooperatively with sister agencies for maximum results.
While congratulating all Christian adherents for the coming Celebration of the Birth of Christ,the CG urged them to use the period for solemn celebrations and more of prayers for the country.
He called on citizens and residents for an all round vigilance, security consciousness and prompt reporting of suspicious movement or activities to security agencies at this period for immediate action to nip crime in the bud.