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Nigeria Cancels Independence Parade As NSCDC Deploys 4,500 Personnel In Abuja
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered the deployment of 4500 Personnel across the nooks and crannies of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of this year’s Independence Day celebration
A statement on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command of the NSCDC, Monica Ojobi, stated that the order was issued by the Command’s Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu.
She noted that, “The deployment is in a bid to ensure security of lives and property as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the FCT and it’s environs before, during and after the celebration.”
She revealed that the deployment of officers and men cuts across specialised departments and units such as Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adakasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives(CBRNE).
She said: “There is also massive deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, prayer grounds, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, City Gate, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
“In a bit to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforeseen circumstances, men of our under cover unit have already been deployed for covert operations and surveillance.
“Black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breeches.”
