The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State on Saturday, said 614 personnel of the corps had been deployed to provide security during the Eid-el-fitr celebration.
The NSCDC Commandant in the State , Mr Baba-Goni Waziri, said this in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Buhari Sa’ad, in Gombe.
Waziri said the deployment was in compliance with the directive of the Commandant General, Mr Abubakar Audi to ensure a hitch-free celebration in the state.
According to him, the deployed officers will provide adequate security and protection of critical national assets in the state to checkmate activities of bad elements that will want to take advantage of the festive season.
He assured that Mosques, recreation centres, motor parks, markets, black spots, flash points among others would be regularly patrolled during the season to ensure safety of lives and property.
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The Gombe NSCDC boss congratulated all Muslim faithful in the state on the occasion of the 2022 Eid-el-fitr celebration.
He charged all officers deployed across the state to be professional in discharging their duties and to respect human rights.
