The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Plateau Command, has said it will be deploying 2,200 officers and men to enhance security in Plateau during this weekend Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
This was disclosed by the commandant of the Plateau State command, Mr. Felix Gbolade, on Thursday in Jos.
According to him, the 2,200 officers and men will be deployed in the 17 Local Government Areas, assuring the public of the corps’ commitment to ensuring a peaceful Sallah celebration.
“I am reassuring the general public of the NSCDC’s commitment to working in synergy with sister agencies in the state to forestall any breakdown in peace and order,” he said.
The commandant also advised the public, especially youths, to shun violence. “I advise the youth to desist from being used by people with nefarious intentions to perpetrate violence, which would lead to breach of the law.
“I am calling on parents to warn their children and wards to desist from engaging in violence during and after the celebration.
“All the security agencies are on the alert to nab anyone with such intentions,” he said.
Gbolade however called on all citizens to go about their legitimate businesses and to report any suspicious movement by groups or individuals to NSCDC formations or other security agencies.
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