Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC tightens security in Edo with 1,500 officers
The Edo command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,50O personnel to provide security during the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
This is contained in a statement by the command spokesman, Efosa Ogbebor, on Thursday.
The Edo commandant of the NSCDC, Samuel Dan, said the officers would man strategic public places including Eid grounds, malls, markets and recreational centres.
“Mobile and static patrol will be mounted, and a stop-and-search operation will also be placed at various locations. The personnel will work in synergy with other law enforcement agencies in providing security,” the statement said.
The commandant urged all component commanders, heads of tactical units, area commanders and divisional officers to ensure smooth, crime-free and secure celebrations.
He appealed to the public to give maximum cooperation to the NSCDC personnel during the festive period and beyond.
Mr Dan warned parents to monitor and regulate the movements of their wards while assuring residents of the state of 24-hour surveillance during the period.
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