The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, said it has deployed 900 personnel to public places ahead of
Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the spokesman of the command, CSC Adamu Shehu, issued to DAILY POST.
He said the personnel were mobilized across the state to provide maximum security for the lives and properties of the citizens before, during, and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
He explained that the deployment of the personnel followed the directives of the State Commandant, Musa Alhaji Mala (CC), who also urged officers to be civil and exhibit a high level of professionalism whilst conducting the operation.
He further stressed that his men will work in synergy with other security agencies to provide security at Eid and durbar grounds, government buildings and installations, markets and shopping malls, motor parks, and other vulnerable areas.
The Commandant urged the general public to be law-abiding and assist in the maintenance of law and order, be vigilant and report any suspicious movement(s) to the nearest security formation for a prompt response.Jigawa