NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for Olu of Warri coronation
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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) has deployed 500 officers to provide security coverage during the coronation of Prince Omobashola Emiko as the Olu of Warri.
The coronation ceremony will hold on Saturday August 21.
In a statement released on Friday, the state commandant Iskilu Akinsanya said the personnel were drafted from the Rapid Response Team, Counter Terrorism Unit, Armed Squad, Agro Rangers, the Intelligence and Investigation Unit and the Tactical Squad.
Mr Akinsanya also directed the area commanders covering Warri to monitor and supervise the men to ensure a hitch-free celebration during and after the coronation.
He advised all Deltans to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of molestation.
(NAN)
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