NSCDC Deploys 1,200 Operatives To Secure Edo During Yuletide

BENIN CITY The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has deployed 1,200 personnel across the state to ensure robust security during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Efosa Ogbebor, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Benin City.

Ogbebor said the State Commandant of the Corps, Saidi Akintayo, approved the operation as part of a proactive strategy to safeguard lives, property and critical national assets.

He added that the personnel were drawn from specialised tactical and operational units and strategically deployed across the three senatorial districts.

“This is to forestall criminal activities before, during and after the festive period.

“The deployment is designed to guarantee a peaceful and secure environment for residents and visitors throughout the Yuletide,” he said.

He explained that operatives have been deployed to places of worship, prayer grounds, event and recreational centres, major highways, markets and other vulnerable locations across the state.

The command’s spokesperson quoted the commandant as warning criminal elements to steer clear of Edo, stressing that the corps “will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone found breaching the law.”

Ogbebor added that the NSCDC remained committed to working with other security agencies to ensure uninterrupted celebrations.

He urged residents to be vigilant and law-abiding, calling for timely reports of credible information to security agencies to aid crime prevention and swift response.

He also wished Christians in the state a Merry Christmas and extended the goodwill to all residents.