The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has announced the deployment of over 57,000 personnel across the country ahead of the Easter celebrations, in a bid to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful holiday period.
Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, approved the large-scale mobilization, which will see officers, including specialized tactical units and intelligence operatives, stationed across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
A statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale noted that the nationwide operation is aimed at proactively addressing potential security threats while safeguarding Critical National Assets and Infrastructure. High-traffic locations such as churches, shopping centres, parks, and recreational facilities are expected to witness heightened security presence, with both uniformed personnel and undercover operatives deployed for surveillance and rapid response.
According to him, Zonal Commanders, State Commandants, and Provosts of Colleges have been directed to take full charge of security coordination within their respective jurisdictions to ensure effective implementation of the strategy.
He said the Commandant General emphasized the need for increased vigilance and stronger collaboration with other security agencies, stressing that timely intelligence sharing and swift responses to public reports are critical to the success of the operation.
Audi said: “Our goal is a seamless and secure Easter season,” adding that the Corps is working closely with other agencies to maintain public order. He also called on parents and guardians to properly guide their children to prevent them from being used for activities capable of disrupting peace.
The NSCDC further disclosed that its elite units, including the Special Intelligence Squad, Mining Marshals, Special Female Squad, and the Crack Squad, have been placed on maximum alert to respond decisively to any threats.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest security formation as part of collective efforts to ensure a safe and incident-free Easter celebration.
Michael Olugbode
