The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, says it has deployed 5,000 personnel to beef up security as Muslims faithful celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s public relations officer (PRO), CSC Samuel Idoko, on Monday in Abuja.

According to the statement, the FCT NSCDC commandant, Olusola Odumosu, had directed the deployed men to ensure all nooks and crannies in the FCT are adequately protected.

“We have deployed personnel from special forces, the Armed Squad, Female Strike Force, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Crack Squad (operation Adaka-su), Intelligence and Agro Rangers, to ensure the maintenance of law and order,” Mr Odumosu said.

Mr Odumosu warned miscreants, vandals and other mischief makers to keep off critical national assets and infrastructure, as the corps would not hesitate to bring the full wrath of the law on anyone caught or found culpable.

He charged officers to be committed, vigilant, responsive and resolute in their avowed commitment to ensuring a crime-free environment.

“The corps is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property of residents and the protection of critical national assets in the FCT.

“You are to ensure 24-hour protection of all these infrastructures and the holidaymakers in the city.

“There is no room for carelessness or overzealousness while carrying out your duties and the operational order must be followed to ensure professionalism on your part,” he said.

The command’s helmsman advised fun seekers to do everything in moderation and avoid breaking laid down laws while celebrating Sallah.

He assured residents of effective collaboration between the corps and security agencies in ensuring hitch-free celebrations in the city.

(NAN)