Independence anniversary: NSCDC deploys 3000 personnel in FCT

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed a significant force of 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to maintain law and order during Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations, according to a statement from the Corps' spokesperson in the FCT, DSC Monica Ojobi. Officers and men from various specialised departments, including Arms Squad, Female Strike Force, Crack Squad, Agro Rangers, CBRNE, and Counter Terrorism Unit, are allocated to enforce security measures.

The deployment also targets volatile regions and soft targets like shopping malls, recreational centers, markets, motor parks, amusement parks, and areas with critical national assets and infrastructure. In addition to the visible presence of armed forces, undercover units have been covertly deployed for surveillance, monitoring potential black spots such as uncompleted buildings that may harbor criminals.

Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been instructed to ensure their respective councils are vigilant, with the NSCDC Commander, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, emphasizing his expectation that no security breaches will go unnoticed, requiring full cooperation from all personnel on duty.