Easter: Civil Defence deploys 3, 000 personnel in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 3, 000 personnel to beef up security across the nooks and crannies of the city during the Easter celebrations.

A statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Office (PRO), Mr. Akinbinu David, quoted his commandant, Mr. Aminu Kofa Soro, as assuring the FCT residents and its environs of the Corps’ readiness to maintain peace and orderliness, as well as to protect lives and property throughout the period of celebrations.

The commandant called on Nigerians never to lose faith in the ability of the security personnel to provide them with the needed protection, adding that the security of lives and property at all levels was their top priority.

While felicitating with the Christians in the seat of power, Soro also challenged the residents to be vigilant at all times and to report any suspicious movement and persons to the appropriate authorities.