NSCDC deploys 1,200 personnel to maintain peace and security during yuletide in Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1, 200 personnel to ensure adequate protection of government critical infrastructures in Akwa Ibom during this period of festivities.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Commandant, Mr Abidemi Majekodunmi and made available to newsmen in Uyo, Wednesday.
He said yuletide always come with an influx of visitors into the state and the agency had planned ahead of time to ensure peace and security are maintained.
He said that strategic locations like the Tropicana complex, playgrounds, recreational centres, Christmas village, Ibom plaza, major worship centres would be patrolled to forestall the perpetration of criminal acts.
“To ensure a hitch-free Christmas and new year celebration, the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1, 200 personnel of the corps to strategic locations across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.
“The deployment is necessary to ensure that the 2021 Christmas and new year celebration is peaceful and devoid of hostilities. As such, major highways, as well as all entry and exit points to Akwa Ibom State, will be fully patrolled.
‘We have deployed our counter-terrorism unit and Agro Rangers to the field to complement other armed tactical units. We also have a standby Rapid Response Squad to respond to emergency calls”, he said.
The Commandant enjoined Akwa Ibom residents to remain vigilant all through the celebration and beyond and promptly report any form of infraction and breach of peace to the nearest security agency.
He warned vandals to steer clear of critical national assets like oil pipelines, power installations, transformers and cables as those caught will end the year behind bars.
He reminded private security guards in the state of their role in the security architecture, to furnish relevant security agencies of information within their areas of operation for prompt action.
The commandant extends Christmas felicitation to all Christians and enjoined them to embrace peace and tolerate one another.
