The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,(NSCDC) Katsina State Command, Commandant of Corps Jamilu A. Indabawa has approved the deployment of 2550 personnel for the maintenance of peace and protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure before during, after the yuletide period and new year celebration.
The NSCDC State helmsman made this known while issuing the Operational Order earlier today Monday 23rd December, 2024 at the Command Headquarters Katsina.
In a brief meeting with the Senior Management team, the State Commandant emphasized on adherence to reviewed strategies to include intensive surveillance, intelligence gathering, community engagement, collaboration and diligence among others.
He tasked the relevant Heads of Departments and Units,Area Commanders, Divisional Officers,Unit Commanders, and Special Forces to ensure well coordination and proper patrolling to provide watertight Security in the State.
The CC further charged all personnel deployed to be displine, dedicated, professional and synergize with other security agencies to ensure hit free celebration
He specifically indicated that emphasis should be placed in Churches, recreational/events centres, motor parks, markets, the festive locations and relevant facilities belonging to Federal State and Local Governments.
Adequate Under Cover Operatives were also deployed and placed in very sensitive locations to provide timely and actionable intelligence that will help to contain all the activities of miscreants in the State.
He enjoined the general public to be more vigilant and report any suspicions movements of persons or items to the nearest office.
The Commandant also extended his heart felt felicitation to all the Christian faithful in the State and wished for happy Christmas and prosperou new year in advance.