The Oyo state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,550 personnel across the state for the Easter celebration
Oyo state NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Augustine Padonu, made this known during the April edition of the monthly Management meeting of the Command.
Padonu stressed that this was part of the comprehensive security strategy rolled out by the command to ensure a peaceful and safe celebration across the state.
He said, “We are fully prepared to secure Oyo state throughout the Easter celebration. I have given clear instructions to all heads of formations to ensure maximum deployment of personnel.
“Our men will be on ground and on patrol across the state to ensure that citizens celebrate Easter in peace and safety.
“To bolster the Command’s operations during the festive period, Specialised Units of the Corps including the Disaster Management Unit, Counter-Terrorist Unit, Intelligence and Surveillance Team, and the Agro-Ranger Unit have been deployed across the state to proactively respond to any emerging threats, emergencies, or criminal activities, particularly in vulnerable rural communities, farming settlements, and high-traffic zones.”
Emphasising the importance of intelligence-gathering, visibility-policing, and inter-agency collaborations during festive periods, he expressed the Command’s commitment to working closely with other sister agencies to maintain law and order and prevent any form of disruption or security breach.
He stressed that the personnel were to ensure the protection of lives and property, smooth vehicular movement, and the safeguarding of critical national assets and infrastructure.
While appealing to the public to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities, he extended warm Easter greetings to all Christian faithful in the state and urged them to “reflect on the values of peace, love, and sacrifice which the season symbolises.”