Thursday, June 18, 2026

Kano NSCDC deploys 3,256 operatives for hitch-free eid-el-fitr

Mr Abdulmumini reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure during and after the festivities.

• March 29, 2025
Armed female NSCDC operatives
Armed female NSCDC operatives [Credit: Daily Nigerian]

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command has deployed 3,256 operatives to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state.

The NSCDC State Commandant, Shafi’u Abdulmumini, disclosed this in a statement to journalists by the corps’ spokesman, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Friday in Kano.

 He said personnel would be posted to strategic locations, including Eid praying grounds, recreational centres, markets, and other public places, to safeguard lives and property and ensure smooth traffic flow.

 He stated, “Personnel of the command have been briefed to work in synergy with all security agencies for a peaceful Sallah celebration.’’

 He reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure during and after the festivities.

Mr Abdulmumini urged the public to cooperate with security agents and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies for prompt response.

(NAN) 

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Iyabo Obasanjo

States

Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP, gets Ogun central senatorial ticket

She promised to uphold the ideals of the PDP and serve with integrity, humility and dedication.

Bashir Adeniyi

Heading 2

Customs, ABC strengthen trade ties 

Ms Enwereji called for faster mechanisms to resolve outstanding challenges affecting businesses.

Federation Account Allocation Committee

Economy

FG, states, local governments shared N2.3 trillion May 2026 revenue: FAAC

He further explained that total deductions for cost of collection amounted to N123.546 billion. 

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (credit: Punch)

Heading 3

FG to establish GBV safe spaces in all 774 LGAs

She expressed concern over the increasing cases of GBV across the country.