Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State command, Bala Bawa Bodinga, has ordered the deployment of 2,280 personnel across all 16 local government areas of the state for the Easter celebration.
Bodinga explained that the deployment was designed to preempt potential disruptions of law and order during the Easter festivities and prevent mischief-makers from causing mayhem.
In a statement by the spokesman of the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, in Ilorin on Thursday, the commandant reassured the public that the Corps’ presence would be visible and strategic across churches, recreational centers, motor parks, shopping complexes, and other critical locations, deterring criminal activity and ensuring a safe festive period.
He further noted that surveillance and patrol operations had been intensified in both urban and rural communities, with tactical units and rapid response squads on standby to swiftly address any emerging threats.
Commandant Bodinga charged all officers to take resolute and decisive action against individuals with criminal intentions, particularly those bent on vandalizing national assets or government infrastructure.
He sternly warned that anyone planning to disrupt public order during Easter should reconsider their actions, as offenders will be apprehended immediately and face the full force of the law.
He extended his heartfelt Easter greetings to Christians, and urged all citizens to embrace the season’s values of love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence while cooperating with security agencies to ensure a safe and tranquil celebration.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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