Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has announced the deployment of over 53,500 personnel across the country as part of measures to ensure a peaceful celebration.

The Commandant-General of the Corps, Abubakar Audi, gave the directive, stating that the deployment includes tactical operatives and Intelligence squads strategically positioned across the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to a statement made available by the NSCDC’s spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, Audi said the move is aimed at strengthening security nationwide, addressing emerging threats, and safeguarding Critical National Assets and Infrastructure during the festive period.

Furthermore, Audi directed all Provosts of Colleges, Zonal Commanders, and Service Commandants to ensure adequate security coverage within their jurisdictions.

-9News Nigeria.