Emma Elekwa
Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 851 personnel across the state, with an assurance of a hitch-free 2026 Eid-el Kabir celebration.
The State Commandant, Maku Olatunde said the massive deployment is designed to bolster security at Eid prayer venues, recreational centres, markets, critical national, state and local government assets, major roads, motor parks and other sensitive locations throughout the state before, during and after the festivities.
According to him, personnel have been drawn from tactical and specialised units, including the Agro Rangers Squad, Armed Squad, Female Strike Force, Rapid Tactical Squad, Anti-Vandalism Squad, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Unit, Counter-Terrorism Unit, and Disaster Management Unit.
“These officers have been strategically positioned to uphold public order, safeguard lives and property, deter criminal acts, and provide comprehensive security coverage throughout the holiday period.
“In line with the operational order released for the incident-free celebration, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers are to employ all means of ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed.
“They are also to intensify surveillance and visibility patrols across flashpoints within their areas of responsibility in addition to synergizing with sister security agencies in intelligence gathering and information sharing,” he added.
Charge on vigilance
While urging officers and men of the Corps to remain committed, vigilant and professional while respecting the fundamental rights of citizens, Maku emphasized strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Rules of Engagement (ROE), and Service Orders (SO) in the discharge of their duties.
“Criminal elements, vandals, miscreants, irredentists, unpatriotic citizens, and troublemakers are warned to steer clear of the state, as the Command in collaboration with sister security agencies will not condone any act aimed at undermining the peace currently enjoyed in Anambra State,” he stressed.
The Commandant conveyed his heartfelt Eid felicitations to the Muslim community and called on them to uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion, and harmony.
While advising the public to obey the law, stay alert and remain conscious of their security throughout and beyond the festive period, Maku solicited cooperation of residents by reporting suspicious persons, movements, and objects to the nearest NSCDC formation or through the following emergency lines: 08035771835, 08036172748, 08036789255.
