Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC Deploys 2,480 Personnel In Kwara
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has deployed 2,480 officers and men across the 16 local government areas of the State to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The State Commandant, Abbas Ndah Mohammed, approved the large-scale deployment as part of efforts to protect critical national assets, maintain law and order, and safeguard residents before, during and after the Sallah festivities.
According to the Command, operatives drafted for the exercise were drawn from specialised units including the Armed Squad, Operation Harmony, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit, and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Unit.
The security arrangement is said to be intelligence-driven, with strategic deployment focused on Eid prayer grounds, recreational centres and other sensitive locations across the state.
Speaking on the operation, Commandant Mohammed said the Command had also directed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to intensify surveillance, strengthen routine patrols and ensure prompt response to any security threat within their jurisdictions.
“We will continue to collaborate closely with other security agencies, local vigilante groups and community stakeholders to guarantee adequate security coverage throughout the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” he said.
The commandant urged residents to remain security conscious and report suspicious movements or activities to security agencies, warning that the corps would deal decisively with anyone attempting to disrupt public peace and order.
He also congratulated Muslim faithful on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration and appealed to residents to celebrate responsibly and peacefully.
