The Commandant General of Nigeria Security andCivil Defence Corps, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has ordered the deployment of thirty thousand (30,000) personnel across the country for the sallah celebration.
A statement, Friday, from the corps spokesman, Emmanuel Okeh, stated that Gana made this known at the Corps Headquarters, Abuja following the declaration of Monday and Tuesday12th-13th September as public Holidays marking the Eid-El-Kabir celebration by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Gana directed the Zonal Commanders, State Commandants as well as Operational officers at the FCT and Headquarters to ensure effective deployment of personnel to strategic places such as, "the praying grounds, market places, recreational centres, parks, shopping complexes/Plazas, Car Parks and other black spots that are prone to attack, entry and exists points and to beef up security around Critical Infrastructures and National Assets, against vandalism. "He has also authorised the use of sniffer dogs and specialised forces in addition to the regular personnel deployed, so that "there is no hiding place for vandals, criminals and miscreants who take advantage of festive periods to perpetuate their nefarious activities" he explained.
Daily Trust
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