The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps [NSCDC] has deployed 1000 officers and men to Jigawa State to improve security during the festivities.

The NSCDC Jigawa Command’s spokesman, SC Adamu Shehu, in a statement, said that the State Commandant, Alh. Garba Muhammad, ordered the immediate deployment of officers and men from various departments and units including Armed Squad, Counter-Terrorism, CBRNE, Intelligence, Operations, Disaster management and medical unit.

The statement said the officers were deployed to strategic areas such as worship places, recreational facilities, Government buildings and installations, Motor parks, markets and malls, and other identified flash areas.

The Commandant, therefore, urged the good people of the State to be law-abiding and to cooperate with his men during and after the celebrations and report any suspicious activity to the nearest security formations.

The Command wished the good people of Jigawa a hitch-free festive celebration and a happy and prosperous new year in advance.