Yuletide: Kwara NSCDC assures of safety, deploys 2380 officers
Security
Ilorin, Dec. 20, 2025 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, says it has deployed 2,380 personnel to ensure a safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ayoola Shola, Public Relations Officer of the Command, on Saturday in Ilorin.
The statement said that the deployment was to strengthen the protection of critical national assets, safeguard public facilities, and ensure safety of residents throughout the Yuletide.
“The deployment covered all 16 Local Government Areas of the state.
“The personnel were drawn from elite and specialized units, including Armed Squad, Operational Harmony, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandal Unit, and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Unit,” it said.
The statement stressed that officers had been strategically positioned based on threat assessments and operational requirements.
It assured residents that the command would collaborate with other security agencies, including local vigilantes, to ensure effective coverage, rapid response, and comprehensive security throughout the festive period.
The statement issued a stern warning to vandals and troublemakers, declaring that NSCDC was fully prepared to confront any attempt to disrupt public peace or tamper with critical assets.
It urged members of the public to remain vigilant and security-conscious, as well as report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/Tayo Ikujuni