NSCDC deploys 2,106 operatives asLG poll holds in Katsina

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said it deployed 2,106 personnel to provide security during Saturday’s local government elections in Katsina State.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, SC Buhari Hamisu disclosed this in a statement to journalists in Katsina on Saturday.
Mr Hamisu quoted the NSCDC Commandant, Aminu Datti to have approved the deployment to maintain peace and protect critical national assets and infrastructures across the state.
Mr Datti also pointed to the reviewed strategies to include intensive surveillance, gathering credible intelligence, community engagement, collaboration and due diligence among others.
He tasked the relevant heads of departments/units, area commanders, divisional officers, unit commanders, and special forces to ensure well coordination and proper patrolling to provide watertight security in the state.
The commandant tasked personnel on professionalism, commitments and dedication to duty.
“Personnel deployed must conduct themselves professionally and synergise with other security agencies to ensure hitch-free elections,” the commandant stated.
He also emphasised the need for intensive surveillance while ensuring adequate protection of facilities belonging to Federal, State and Local Governments.
,Mr Datti added that adequate undercover operatives were also deployed and placed in very sensitive locations to provide timely and actionable intelligence that would help to contain activities of criminals.
He also enjoined the general public to be more vigilant and report any suspicious movements of persons or items to the nearest office.
The commandant also called on the good people of the state to be law-abiding and prayed for hitch-free elections.
(NAN)
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