Oyo state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Thursday, said it has deployed 1705 personnel of the command for this year’s Eid-el fitr celebration.
The state NSCDC Commandant, Dr Michael Adaralewa said this at the Command State Headquarters old NITEL building, Agodi Ibadan while addressing personnels of the corps on mode of operation during the Eid el-Fitr celebration.
According to Dr Adaralewa, the 1705 personnel are to be deployed to places of worship, market, recreation centers and highways to beef up security before, during and after the celebration.
The NSCDC state command, while assuring residents and the people of the state of adequate protection of lives and property during the celebration, urged the people of the state to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious acts or movement to Oyo NSCDC or sister agencies.
Dr Adaralewa then enjoined Muslim faithfuls to extend the teaching of giving, love and abstinence from sin, learnt during the Ramadan to their daily life.
The Commandant charged the tactical Units which include Anti Vandal, Counter Terrorism, Agro Ranger and Female Special Squad Unit to double their efforts in their quest to the provision of adequate Security to the good people of Oyo State and to also ensure the adequate protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructures in the State during the celebration.
