NSCDC deploys 2,280 personnel in Kwara ahead of Easter celebration
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
In line with ensuring safety during Easter, the Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Bala Bodinga has ordered the deployment of 2,280 personnel across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state.
According to Bodinga, the deployment is designed to preempt potential disruptions of law and order during the period of Easter by unscrupulous entities.
In a message made public by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC1 Shola Ayoola, on Thursday in Ilorin, the commandant reassured the public that the Corps’ presence will be visible and strategic across churches, recreational centers, motor parks, shopping complexes, and other critical locations, deterring criminal activity and ensuring a safe festive period.
He further noted that surveillance and patrol operations have been intensified in both urban and rural communities, with tactical units and rapid response squads on standby to swiftly address any emerging threats.
The Commandant charged all officers to take resolute and decisive action against individuals with criminal intentions, particularly those bent on vandalizing national assets or government infrastructure.
He equally warned that anyone planning to disrupt public order during Easter should reconsider their actions, as offenders will be apprehended immediately dealt with accordingly.
While extending his heartfelt Easter greetings to Christians, Bodinga urged all citizens to embrace the season’s values of love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence while cooperating with security agencies to ensure a safe and tranquil celebration.
