EID - UL - ADHA: Lagos NSCDC Deploys 2,150 Personnel, Assets To Curb Vandalism

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command has deployed, two thousand, one hundred and fifty ( 2,150 ) officers and men to ensure adequate security and curb any form of untoward attempt, by unscrupulous elements to vandalize the critical national assets and infrastructure in the state during this year's Eid- Ul-Adha celebration.
Lagos State Commandant of the nscdc, Adedotun Keshinro disclosed that it is important to ensure speedy deployment of security personnel before, during and after the celebration because of the enormous importance attached to it as the period will also witness movements of large population of citizens, travellers and visitors from various states and country into Lagos.
He further stated that the operational strategies put in place in the command will also help to rid the state of criminals and eradicate the nefarious activities of vandals and other criminal elements that could be inimical to the economic growth and development of the state during and after the celebration.
The officers and men across all formations of the command have also been charged, to bring the right and appropriate impetus on board to protect all strategic locations, points, facilities, right of ways, oil pipeline installations, religious and worship centres, parks and gardens and all assets belonging to the Local, State and Federal Government of Nigeria and more in the state.
The Commandant, warned the officers and men deployed to be on red alert as they discharge their duties without fear or favour of any kind. He also charged them to remain professional, competent and respect the rights and privileges of the civil populace, in the course of their duties, before, during and after the celebrations.