The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 4,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory to ensure the safety of residents during the upcoming Eid-Fitr celebrations.
FCT Commandant Olusola Odumosu announced the deployment, which is aimed at protecting lives, property, and critical national assets throughout the festive period.
“The deployment is in a bid to ensure security of lives and property as well as critical national assets and infrastructure in the FCT and its environs before, during, and after the celebration,” NSCDC spokesperson Monica Ojobi said in a statement on Thursday.
The personnel deployed include officers from specialised units such as the Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Counter-Terrorism, and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives. Their operations will focus on securing prayer grounds, shopping malls, markets, recreational centres, and government buildings. Special attention will also be given to motor parks, amusement parks, and diplomatic offices.
In addition to the visible security presence, undercover operatives have been deployed to monitor potential threats.
The NSCDC has also intensified surveillance on areas known to harbour criminal activities, including uncompleted buildings that could pose security risks.
Odumosu has directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure their teams remain vigilant.
“All hands must be on deck. I will not tolerate any form of breaches. Ensure you deploy your personnel adequately,” he stated.
He further stressed the importance of collaboration with other security agencies, urging officers to maintain discipline and respect citizens’ rights while carrying out their duties.
The NSCDC also called on residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities, reassuring the public of its commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secure celebration.
Odumosu warned criminals against targeting critical infrastructure, stating that covert officers are actively monitoring the capital and will take swift action against any threats.
