The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 5,000 personnel to beef up security in the FCT, before and during the Sallah celebration.
According to him, the deployment would cover all the nooks and crannies of the six (6) Area Councils as well as the city centre, especially sensitive locations, soft targets, black spots and flash points that are prone to criminal activities.
Corps Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Samuel Idoko, in a statement on Monday said Odumosu warned miscreants, vandals and other mischief makers to keep off Critical national assets and Infrastructure as the Corps will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on anyone caught or found culpable.
He also charged personnel to be committed, vigilant, responsive and resolute in their avowed commitment to ensuring a crime-free environment, and a hitch-free celebration devoid of any security breaches or threats.
“The Corps is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property of residents and the protection of Critical National Assets in the FCT.
“You are to ensure 24-hour protection of all these infrastructures and the holidaymakers in the city.
“There is no room for carelessness or overzealousness while carrying out your duties and the operational order must be followed to ensure professionalism on your part,” he said.
He advised fun seekers to do everything in moderation and not take laws into their own hands in the name of the Sallah celebration.
He hinted that the command has deployed all the special forces such as the Armed Squad, Female Strike Force, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Crack Squad (operation Adaka-su), Intelligence and Agro Rangers to ensure the maintenance of law and order.
He assured residents of the Federal Capital that the Command would be joining forces with other security agencies to provide security at prayer grounds, recreational centres, markets, Shopping malls, motor parks and other flashpoints during the holiday season.
The Commandant felicitated all Muslims faithful in the FCT as they marked the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and prayed the Almighty Allah to accept their prayers.