Easter: Osun NSCDC deploys 1,500 personnel, calls for security consciousness
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has deployed a total number of 1,520 personnel to ensure an hitch free Easter celebration.
The State Commandant of the Corps, Michael Adaralewa, in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday directed the Area Commanders and Divisional officers in all local governments and area commands across the State to deploy effective operational teams for constant patrol of every nooks and crannies of the state to ensure criminally minded people do not have a hiding place to operate before, during and after this year’s Easter celebration.
He disclosed that the team comprises of the State Command Tactical Teams such as: Counter Terrorism Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Special Armed Squad, Female Armed Squad, Disaster Management Unit and Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Unit.
The deployed teams, apart from providing security for citizens and residents of the state, would also protect critical national asset in the state.
Adaralewa said, “Officers shall be deployed to public places, worship centres, recreation centres, shopping malls, identified criminal’s hideouts and would discharge their duties with respect to fundamental human rights.”
The NSCDC boss who enjoined the personnel to work in synergy with other sister agencies for a hitch fee celebration said security of people is very sacrosant and, therefore, the personnel of the Corps must be on their toes to protect lives and property of the citizens at all times.
He urged members of the public to celebrate within the confines of the law, be watchful, imbibe the culture of moderation during this period and report suspicious movement and persons to the nearest security agency for immediate action.
While wishing them a happy celebration, the State Commandant called on Christian faithful to practice all the good teachings that the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ has taught them while calling on those who intend to travel for the celebration to avoid overspeeding and night travels.
