Eid el-Kabir: NSCDC deploy 5,000 personnel in Kaduna
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Deployment
By Mohammad Tijjani
Kaduna, Sept. 9, 2016 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, said on Friday that it would deploy 5,000 personnel to strategic public places in the state during the Eid el-Kabir.
The Acting State Commandant of the corps, Mr Ilelaboye Oyejide, said in a press statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] in Kaduna that the personnel had been briefed to promptly respond to any security threat.
According to the statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Mr Orndiir Terzungwe, the armed and unarmed operatives would provide water- tight security across the state during the Sallah holiday.
“We urge residents of the state and member of the public to ensure high degree of alertness before, during and after this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
“As we are aware, statutorily, safety and security of lives and property is the responsibility of security agencies, NSCDC inclusive.
“But I call on everyone to consider it as a collective duty by reporting suspected life threatening acts, gatherings and persons to security agencies for appropriate attention.
“I implore Muslim faithful who will troop out on Eid day to be vigilant at Eid prayer grounds.
“We caution members of the public who may visit recreational facilities about enemies of humanity who may wish to thwart the prevailing peace efforts to cause harm.”
The commandant called sustained cooperation from the general public to track down criminal elements in the society. (NAN)
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[Edited By Maharazu Ahmed/Nkechi Okoronkwo)