The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of three thousand (3000) personnel across the length and breadth of FCT to enforce law and order as well as ensure a peaceful celebration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The deployment is a sequel to the need to ensure the security of lives and property of FCT residents as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) in the FCT and its environs before, during and after the Independence Anniversary.
In a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer Monica Ojobi, the deployment of officers and men cuts across specialised departments and units of the Corps: Arms squad, Female Strike Force, crack squad, Agro Rangers, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE), and counter-terrorism unit.
There is also massive deployment to volatile areas and soft targets such as shopping malls, recreational centres, markets, motor parks, amusement parks and areas housing critical national assets and infrastructure.
In a move to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, men of our undercover unit have already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.
Black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breaches.
Dr. Odumosu, also gave matching orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officer to ensure their various Area Councils are on top of their game and ensure their presence is felt to avoid security hitches.
“As usual, I will not tolerate any form of security breaches; all hands must be on deck, ensure your personnel comply wholesomely.”
The FCT Commandant charges all personnel to be disciplined and of good conduct as well as work in synergy with other security agencies for the sole purpose of securing lives, property and Government critical national assets and infrastructure.
He accordingly admonished them to adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, avoid harassment and intimidation of any citizen and avoid accidental discharge.
He assured residents of FCT of a safe celebration by ensuring a secured environment before, during and after the Independence Anniversary.
Commandant Odumosu also encourages residents of FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement, individual or group, to any security agency near them.
“We are ready to ensure the celebration is peaceful; you have a responsibility to do, you must be proactive, vigilant and ready to cooperate with us for our common good,” the Commandant said.
He warned criminals and vandals to keep off Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, adding that NSCDC covert officers and patrol teams are all over the city and will not withhold the heavy arm of the law from any offender.
He wishes all FCT residents a happy Independence Anniversary.
