The Kogi State Commandant Aletan Olumide Ebenezer has approved the deployment of 1,803 officers and men of the Command to provide Security during this year’s Eidil Adha celebration across the State.
Aletan in a statement through the Command Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Aliyu explained that the move is in line with the NSCDC Commandant General’s directive prof Ahmed Abubakar Audi to ensure a hitch-free celebration across the country not leaving any stone on turn across board.
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The State Commandant tasked the Area Commanders to ensure proper Security coordination of their areas, while Divisional Officers are to effectively mobilise their personnel across board.
He stressed that personnel are to be strategically deployed to worship centres, recreational facilities, markets, motor parks, critical infrastructure, and other vulnerable points, while charging officers to remain professional, civil, and proactive in the discharge of their duties.
Aletan further directed that all component Commanders and all Special Forces are to be deployed to achieve a watertight Security for maximum protection of lives properties and all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
He mandated all formations within the State Command to engage community stake holders in gathering credible and relevant intelligence and carry out composite surveillance before, during and after the celebration to prevent surprises from criminals .
While wishing Muslim faithfuls nationwide and worldwide for a peaceful Eidil-Adha celebration, the Commandant offered prayers for a more tranquil Nigeria.
