Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 2,046 officials in Anambra
The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Edwin Osuala, disclosed that the deployment was to ensure adequate security in the state before, during and after the festivities.
Osuala disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Okadigbo Edwin, and made available to newsmen in Awka on Thursday.
He said there were expectations for a rise in commercial activities as well as religious and social gatherings during the Yuletide, hence the security measure.
Osuala said that the personnel, who were drawn from various departments and units, would safeguard public spaces, maintain peace and order and attend to emergencies.
The statement partly reads: “This deployment is in line with the resolve of the command to create an enabling environment for the end-of-year festivities, ensure protection of lives and all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in and around the state.
“Officers and men detailed for this critical assignment are under strict instruction to be civil but firm in the discharge of their functions closely with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders,” he stated.
Osuala warned hoodlums, who might want to take undue advantage of the Yuletide season to perpetrate crime, to steer clear from the state.
He charged the Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to also deploy and put their men on their toes in all the public places, worship centres, public assets, such as power, transportation networks, communication facilities and recreation centres.
He further charged the public to be law-abiding and vigilant during the celebration and to report any suspected security breaches to nearby security agencies.
“We appeal to the public to continue to support the NSCDC and other security agencies with credible information or call the command’s emergency number; 0806 676 9442 for prompt response,” he added.
