Eid-El-Kabir: We Won’t Allow Breakdown Of Law – Osun NSCDC Warns

…Deploys 2,350 Personnel

 

The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil and Defence Corps(NSCDC) on Thursday said 2,350 personnel have been deployed across the state to ensure safety of lives and property, during and after this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

A statement by the command spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, said the State Commandant, Michael Adaralewa while addressing the management team and Tactical Commanders at the State headquarters in Osogbo, ahead of the deployment, confirmed that all hands must be on deck to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents of the state and visitors at large.

The statement noted that the personnel are deployed to strategic locations, adding that blackspots have been identified.

The team, according to the statement, comprised of Special Armed squad, Female Armed Squad, Anti-Kidnapping, Anti-Cultism, Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Explosive unit, Special Weapon and Tactical team, Counter Terrorism and Disaster Management.

“Commandant Adaralewa also made it known that the deployment covers public places, such as markets, praying grounds, recreational centres, motor parks, and shopping malls among others. while stressing that protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure is very sacrosanct,”

The Commandant assured members of the public, that all necessary measures have been put in place to have a hitch-free celebration, revealed that the operational teams would be on constant patrol across the state to ensure that, criminally minded people do not operate during and after the celebration.

He however warned members of the public to celebrate within the confines of the law.

He said, “Be watchful and report suspicious movements to the nearest security agency for immediate action.”

Adaralewa admonished Muslims to propagate peace, demonstrate love, forgiveness and tolerance by promoting harmonious co-existence in the state, irrespective of religious inclinations.

He urged those who intend to travel for the celebration to avoid overspeeding and night travels.