The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,000 uniform and undercover operatives to maintain 24-hour surveillance during the yuletide.

The command’s spokesperson, Muhammad Tukur-Abdara, confirmed this to journalists on Saturday in Katsina.

He said operatives were deployed to maintain 24-hour surveillance on critical national assets and infrastructure, places of worship, flash points and routine patrol across the 34 local government areas of the state.

According to Mr Tukur-Abdara, this is paramount to enable the good people of Katsina to celebrate with their friends and families during the yuletide.

“The commandant, Muhammed Sanusi-Bello, is using this opportunity to assure the good people of the state of the command’s readiness to maintain law and order during this festive period.

“He also urged them to conduct themselves lawfully and, if they noticed any infraction or suspicious movement, to promptly inform security agencies to nip the problem in the bud before it escalates into a more serious security breach.

“To parents, the commandant said  that they should be more vigilant on their wards and make sure wherever they go, they  are accompanied by adults so as to prevent them from falling into the hands of criminals.”

He further expressed the commandant’s good wishes to Christians and the entire people of the state for a happy Christmas and New Year celebrations. 

(NAN)