To guarantee a peaceful Easter celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Zamfara State Command has sent 365 operational troops to places of worship throughout the state.
ASCI Umar Mohammed, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, revealed the deployment in a statement on Wednesday.
He mentioned that the State Commandant, Sani Mustapha, was in charge of the exercise.
The statement claims that the officers have been positioned strategically to cover the Easter period, with an emphasis on enhancing security at places of worship, preserving lives, and safeguarding vital infrastructure throughout the state’s 14 Local Government Areas.
In order to ensure peace and order during the holiday season, the Commandant tasked the officers with upholding uniformity, professionalism, and discipline while guaranteeing efficient operational coverage.
Additionally, Mustapha reiterated the Corps’ dedication to its mission of safeguarding people and property under Commandant General Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, cautioning that anyone caught committing crimes will face legal repercussions.
He also sent out Easter greetings to Christians, encouraging harmony and offering prayers for enduring peace in the nation.
