By Ikemefuna Asika, Awka
The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Maku Olatunde, in a move to tighten the noose around criminals and their henchmen has ordered the deployment of 951of its personnel across the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State for the Eid el Fitr celebration.
Maku stated this in Awka in an Operational Order issued Monday to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers (DOs), Heads of Formation and tactical units, instructing them to ensure sufficient security coverage and peaceful conduct of the Sallah celebrations in the state.
According to him, proactive and robust anti- crime measures, including deployment of tactical and intelligence assets of the command are already in place to prevent any untoward incidents in and around the state.
“To ensure that Muslims in the state have a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the command has mobilized operatives to cover all nooks and crannies of the state, which include Eid praying grounds , recreational centres, and other public places.
“The essence of this deployment is to ensure that miscreants and disgruntled elements do not take advantage of the occasion to perpetrate criminality” he said.
Maku urged residents of the state to be vigilant, observe security and safety tips, as well as collaborate with NSCDC and other security agencies to avert any breach of peace in the interest of the state.
He enjoined groups and individuals not to engage in any act capable of breaching peace in the state.He also warned criminal elements disturbing the peace in the state and making life unbearable for residents, that they would not have a field day any longer.
He advised the public to quickly report any suspicious object (s) or movement of persons through the following emergency numbers: 08036172748, 0806 3501618 for prompt response.
While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast; the Commandant in line with the celebration called on them to show love , trust, respect for one another and internalise the lessons learned during the Holy month for peaceful co-existence in the country.
