The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr. Umar J.G. Muhammed, has authorized the deployment of 2,380 officers and men to strengthen the protection of critical national assets, safeguard public facilities, and ensure the safety of residents throughout the Yuletide season.
ASC Ayoola Michael Shola, CDPRO, Kwara State Command, in a statement on Saturday said the commandant disclosed that the deployment covers all 16 local government areas of the state.
Personnel were drawn from elite and specialized units, including the Armed Squad, Operational Harmony, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit, and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive, CBRNE, Unit.
The statement said officers have been strategically positioned based on threat assessments and operational requirements, adding that the Command will coordinate closely with other security agencies, including local vigilantes, to ensure effective coverage, rapid response, and comprehensive security throughout the festive period.
While extending his warm Christmas and New Year greetings to the people of Kwara State, the commandant, Muhammed, issued a stern warning to vandals and troublemakers, declaring that the NSCDC is fully prepared to confront any attempt to disrupt public peace or tamper with critical assets, and that all offenders will face the full weight of the law.
Muhammed also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and security-conscious, encouraging them to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency, noting that community cooperation is vital to a safe and peaceful festive season.
