The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Osun State Police Command have taken measures to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
According to The PUNCH, the State Commandant, Dr. Michael Adaralewa, emphasized the importance of protecting critical national assets and infrastructure.
The NSCDC has deployed 2,350 personnel across the state, including special squads and units, to strategic locations such as markets, praying grounds, and recreational centers.
Adaralewa further said, “Osun State is going to witness an influx of people. We have deployed massively to strategic locations and we have identified some blackspots. The deployment covers both overt and covert operations in the state.
“The team comprised of Special Armed squad, Female Armed Squad, Anti-Kidnapping, Anti-Cultism, Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Explosive unit, Special Weapon and Tactical team, Counter Terrorism and Disaster Management.
“The deployment covers public places, such as markets, praying grounds, recreational centres, motor parks, and shopping malls among others. Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure is very sacrosanct.
“The Command has deployed 2,350 personnel for a robust security arrangement across Osun state.”
