The Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu PhD, has ordered the deployment of 4500 personnel across the nook and crannies of the FCT ahead of this year’s Independence Day celebration.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, DSC Monica Ojobi, on Monday, said 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.
The deployment of officers and men cuts across specialised departments and units such as Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adakasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE).
According to the statement. There is also a massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as shopping malls, recreational centres, prayer grounds, markets, motor parks, amusement parks, City Gate, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
‘In a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforeseen circumstances, men of our undercover unit have already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.
‘Black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breaches,’ it added.
Dr Odumosu gave matching orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure their respective area councils are on top of their game and ensure their presence is felt to avoid security hitches, according to the statement.