The Kano State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has approved the deployment of 2,576 personnel billed to be posted to strategic places ranging from christians worship centres and recreational spots for hitch free celebration of the Yuletide period.
The State Commandant, Mohammed Falala, approved the deployment of the personnel shortly after a strategic meeting held with Heads of department, Area commanders as well as 44 divisional offices of the command.
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This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, a copy of which was made available to Daily Telescope on Wednesday.
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He said special security attention will also be given to critical national assets and infrastructure; not unmindful also of other security challenges that could come up during the period.
“Officers and men of the command who were tasked to maintain vigilance, will work in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Police for security and as well liaise with operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corp, KAROTA and other sister security agencies for free flow of traffics during and after the festive period.
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The Command further charged officers and men to brace up and ensure watertight security during and after Christmas as well as New festivities in the State.
“Commandant Falala, on behalf of the NSCDC, Kano Command wishes members of the public particularly Christian faithful merry Christmas and happy New year celebration in advance,” the statement added.
