Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has ordered deployment of 2046 officers and men ahead of expected rise in economic activity, influx of people as well as increase in religious and social gatherings ahead the Yuletide.
State Commandant, Mr. Edwin Osuala in a statement by Public Relations Officer, DSC Okadigbo Edwin said the officers drawn from various department and unit would safeguard public spaces, maintain peace and order and attend to emergencies before, during and after the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The statement reads, “This deployment is in line with the resolve of the command to create an enabling environment for end of year festivities, ensure protection of lives, and all Critical National Assets & Infrastructure in and around the state.
“Officers and men detailed for this critical assignment are under strict instruction of the State Commandant to be civil but firm in the discharge of their functions, work closely with other security agencies, local communities and relevant stakeholders to repudiate plans by hoodlums who may want to take undue advantage of the Yuletide season to perpetrate crime.
“Meanwhile, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been directed to deploy and put their men on their toes in all public places, worship centres, public assets such as power, transportation networks, communication facilities, and recreation centres to avoid any untoward incident.
“Not left out of the order are operatives from Anti vandalism squad, Rapid Response Squad, Special Female Squad, Disaster Management Unit, Counter Terrorism Unit, Agro Rangers Squad, Medical Unit, Intelligence and Investigation Department, and Critical National Assets& Infrastructure Protection Squad.
“Consequently, the NSCDC state helmsman enjoined members of the public and Christian faithful to be law abiding before, during and after the Yuletide, 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.
“Comdt. Osuala on behalf of officers and men of the Command wishes all Anambrarians, residents and Christian faithful Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.”
Flashback!
On 16th June 2022 , #IPOB through their press release mentioned or exposed to the world the names of many criminals groups that are terrorizing the people in the south East. However, Chocho and his gangs were mentioned and I urge everyone to kindly go through this punch publication on 16th June 2022 and be the judge , the #Nigeria Army should always set their records straight so that they public will not be misled by their misinformation in a bid to tarnish the image of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , IPOB/ESN #FreeBiafra #FreeMaziNnamdiKanu
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