Eid El-Fitr: 4,000 NSCDC Officers Deployed in FCT ahead of festivity 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has deployed 4,000 officers across Abuja ahead of the Eid El-Fitr celebrations to ensure safety and protect critical infrastructure.

FCT Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu, in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSC Monica Ojobi, confirmed the deployment, emphasizing that it aims to safeguard lives, property, and national assets before, during, and after the festivity.

According to Ojobi, the deployment covers specialized units such as the Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Counter-Terrorism, and the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) unit. Security personnel have been strategically placed in vulnerable areas, including prayer grounds, shopping malls, recreational centers, markets, motor parks, government buildings and diplomatic zones.

Undercover operatives have also been positioned to conduct surveillance and prevent potential threats. Black spots, including uncompleted buildings known to harbor criminals, are being monitored to avert security breaches.

Dr. Odumosu instructed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to maintain a strong presence across the FCT and ensure seamless security operations. He also urged officers to collaborate with other security agencies while adhering to professional conduct, avoiding harassment, and preventing accidental discharge.

Residents have been advised to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies. Commandant Odumosu reassured the public of a peaceful celebration and warned criminals to stay clear of critical national assets, stating that NSCDC operatives are actively monitoring the city to apprehend offenders.

He extended his best wishes to the Muslim community in the FCT and prayed for the well-being of the nation.