The Osun State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said it has deployed its operatives in combating crimes and making sure there is adequate protection for the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
Osun State Command, Commandant Emmanuel Ocheja reiterated readiness to step up the Command’s operational strategies towards fulfilling the mandates of the Corps for the coming celebration.
The Commandant who spoke through the Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Corps II (ASC II) Olabisi Atanda on “The Defender” a live television program urged the Muslim faithful to use the medium of the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations to pray for the country.
Atanda said the command was making efforts to improve the morale of personnel in order to build a strong workforce and to enhance effective service delivery during and after the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
While highlighting the success of the State Commandant, she said fourteen (14) dilapidated patrol vehicles and one ambulance had been refurbished with a view to responding quickly to security challenges in any part of the state during and after the Fitri celebrations.
Atlanta, however, urged members of the public to always give proactive intelligence to the nearest security agency – according to her – “security is everybody’s business.”