Eid El Fitri: NSCDC deploys 1855 personnel to beef up security in Ondo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ondo State Command has deployed 1,855 personnel for provision of adequate security before, during, after the Eid el Fitri celebration in the State.

 This was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s  Public Relations officer, DSC. Olufemi Omole .

The State Commandant of the NSCDC,  Eweka Edenabu Dauglas urged his men to be conscious of all identified flash points in the state

He further charged them to respect the fundamental human rights of citizens and adhered to the rules of engagement while discharging their duties.

Eweka affirmed that the State Command is in absolute compliance with the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD, mni. in his vision to enhance qualitative Service delivery by Officers and men of the Corps, training and retraining excercise.

The command’s helmsman added that officers and men at the Local Government Level have been duely briefed on the need to be proactive in gathering credible Intelligence for the prompt intervention of the Command Patrol Team.

He said the tactical departments and units of the command: the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Unit, Counter Terrorist Unit, Intelligence and Investigation Unit, Agro Rangers Squad, Antihuman Trafficking, Illegal migration and Gender Unit are all on ground to provide adequate Security during and after the Salah Celebration.

The State Commandant enjoined the Public to comply with the new directive of the Federal Government on Covid-19.

 While wishing the Muslim faithfuls a happy Eid el Fitri; Eweka congratulated  Muslim brothers and Sisters for the successful completion  of Ramadan Fasting.

He  encouraged all Nigerians to intensify prayers on the Security challenges of the nation, urging members of the  public to give prompt and sustained  information to the Command as this would assist to nip in the bud any act of criminality.

He further gave the following lines to the public  for easy relaying of information: 07038762845, 08066345088, 08067919140 .