NSCDC deploys 4,000 officers for Eid-el-Fitr security in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, led by Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 4,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory to ensure safety during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The deployment covers key locations such as prayer grounds, recreational centres, and critical infrastructure. According to spokesperson Monica Ojobi, the move is aimed at maintaining law and order and preventing security breaches. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement for a peaceful celebration.
What we know
- Olusola Odumosu, FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, ordered the deployment of 4,000 personnel to enforce law and order during Eid-el-Fitr.
- Specialised units, including the Arms Squad, Female Strike Force, Crack Squad, and others, are involved in the operation.
- Officers have been stationed at prayer grounds, mosques, shopping malls, markets, motor parks, and areas with critical infrastructure.
- Undercover personnel are conducting covert operations and monitoring locations considered security risks.
- Odumosu instructed all officers to maintain discipline and coordinate with other security agencies, urging residents to report suspicious activities.
