The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has warned all Zonal and State Commanders to effectively coordinate the formations under them to prevent any breach of peace during the Sallah celebration.
Audi, who stated this in a statement signed by the Corps Spokesperson, Olusola Odumosu, on Tuesday, disclosed that 40,000 personnel had been deployed across the country before the celebration.
The Corps helmsman directed nationwide deployment to every nook and cranny of the country and to cover strategic locations such as places of worship, recreation centres, markets, shopping malls, motor parks, and all the sites of critical infrastructures and national assets in different states.
Audi said, “All Special Forces of the Corps must be fully engaged during the Sallah celebration to guarantee the safety of lives of our people.
“I will hold Zonal Commanders responsible and State Commandants accountable for any breach of peace in any state during the Eid-el Kabir celebration and beyond.”
He urged them to increase their vigilance and be highly sensitive to their environment, especially during this festive period.
Audi warned, “You must be on top of your game, be very vigilant and highly sensitive to your environment because we will not take chances.
“Be proactive and make sure you engage intelligent, driven strategies.
“This will help to get credible information about intended plans of criminal elements, so we can crush them before they strike.”
