The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,931 personnel to Anambra ahead of the festivities to increase security in the state.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, Edwin Okadigbo, revealed this in a statement issued on behalf of the NSCDC commandant in the state, Isidore Chikere, Monday in Awka.
According to the PRO, the deployment of additional personnel was in line with the increase in socio-economic, political, and cultural activities during the yuletide.
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He assured residents of the corps’ readiness to ensure tight security during the festivities.
“We equally enjoin people to cooperate with NSCDC and other security agencies in their efforts at ensuring peaceful celebrations,” he said.
Mr. Chikere stated that the 1,931 officers and men were drawn from Tactical Squad, Operations Department, Anti-vandals Unit, Agro-Rangers, Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), and Rapid Respond Unit ( RRS).
The commandant urged the personnel to be civil but firm in discharging their duties during this period.
“The command is prepared to deal with hoodlums, political thugs, and other disgruntled elements that may attempt to cause the breakdown of law and order before, during, and after the festive period,” he added.
