Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 56,000 personnel, tactical squads nationwide

by · Daily Post

The National Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 56,000 personnel across the federation to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Babawale Afolabi, Assistant Commandant of Corps and National Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC, National Headquarters, Abuja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the massive deployment is aimed at protecting lives, property, and Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI).

The statement said the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, who ordered the deployment, also directed the immediate mobilization of operational vehicles, ambulances, boats, and K9 units to ensure rapid response during emergencies.

According to the statement, to counter potential security breaches, the Commandant General has placed all specialized tactical squads on high alert, stating that the Mining Marshals, the Special Intelligence Squad, the Crack Squad, the Female Special Force, and the Rapid Response Squad would all be involved in the operations.

It added that a strict supervisory framework has been activated, as Zonal Commanders have been mandated to directly supervise commands within their purview and coordinate closely with State Commandants, while State Commandants are to ensure full compliance with the operational order by actively monitoring Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Outpost Heads.

The NSCDC reiterated its commitment to working in synergy with sister security agencies and the general public.

Citizens were urged to support the corps by providing timely and actionable information regarding any security threats, enabling personnel to respond swiftly.

The corps also issued a stern warning to individuals or groups planning to cause trouble or vandalize public infrastructure during the festive period to desist immediately, adding that the NSCDC will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute anyone found disrupting public peace.