Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has assured residents of adequate security during the holiday season, as it deploys 1,931 officers and men throughout the state.
NSCDC spokesperson, DSC Okadigbo Edwin in a statement on Monday said that the command is poised with other security teams to combat any attempt by hoodlums, political thugs, and other disgruntled elements to disrupt the festive period.
The statement reads, “In view of the expected increase in economic activity, movement of people as well as several church and social activities which may attract large crowds during the forthcoming festive season, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, under the leadership of Commandant Isidore C. Chikere wishes to assure the good people of the State of its readiness to perform its statutory responsibility of protection of lives and property of innocent citizens, coupled with all the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the State during the celebration.
“The Command has put in place adequate security measures in collaboration with sister security agencies and all critical stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration of the Yuletide season.
“Consequently, the State Commandant has ordered the deployment of one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-one (1931) officers and men drawn from Tactical Squad, Operations Department, the Anti-Vandal Unit, the Agro-Rangers, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), the Rapid Respond Unit ( RRS), Special Female Squad, Chemical, Biological Radioactive Nuclear Energy Unit (CBRNE), Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection Department and the Department of Intelligence and Investigation for both foot and mobile patrols as well as fixed-point presence and increased – led operations across churches, event/recreational centres, motor parks, markets identified routes and flashpoints among others.
“Personnel deployed for this critical assignment are under strict instruction of the State Commandant to be civil but firm in the discharge of their duties.
“Furthermore, the Command is prepared to deal with hoodlums, political thugs and other disgruntled elements that may attempt to cause breakdown of law and order before, during and after the festive period.
“Finally, Comdt Chikere wishes to extend his warm greetings to Christian faithful and other citizens in the state, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year and equally enjoins them to cooperate with NSCDC and other security agencies, in their efforts towards ensuring peaceful celebrations and report any suspicious person or object to the nearest NSCDC formation in all the twenty one local Government Areas of the State or call the Command emergency phone number 0806 676 9442.”