Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

In line with the determination to ensure an hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Kogi State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp has deployed 1,800 personnel in Kogi State.

The Kogi State Public Relations Officer of NSCDC, DSC Abdullahi Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement made available to the journalists in Lokoja yesterday..

Aliyu noted that the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC Esther Akinlade, approved the deployment of officers asserted that this is
in line with the NSCDC Commandant General’s directive Ahmed Abubakar Audi  to ensure a hitch-free Eidil- Fitr celebration across the country.

He stated that the State Commandant tasked the Area Commanders  to ensure proper Security coordination of their areas, while Divisional Officers were to effectively mobilise their personnel across  board.

Aliyu asserted that the State Commandant further directed that all component Commanders and all Special Forces are to be deployed to achieve a watertight Security for maximum protection of the populace , critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

“Our resolve to guarantee peace, safety and protection of lives and Critical assets in synergy with other Security agencies must be carried out through our collective inputs.

“For these obvious reasons, I have directed all area Commanders, Divisional officers with these responsibilities, therefore every one must brace up to discharge their responsibilities conscientiously” the Commandant stated.

The statement added that the Commandant has mandated all formations within the state Command to engage community stakeholders in gathering credible and relevant intelligence and carry out composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from criminals.

According the the NSCDC spokesperson in Kogi State, the deployment of personnel should be focused on prayer grounds, worship centers, recreational facilities, motor Parks, gardens, markets, shopping complexes, black spots and Critical installations to make the festivity a hitch-free one.

“The Commandant extends her felicitation to all Muslim faithfuls in the country and across the world wishing them a peaceful Eidil-fitr celebration, just as she prayed to God Almighty  for a more peaceful Nigeria,” the statement added.

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