NSCDC Taraba State Command Deployed Over 1502 Personnels for Eid El-Kabir Sallah

Newspointer June 14, 2024

By Hassan Hassan

The Commandant Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps Taraba State Command, Adamu Salihu has deployed a total number of One Thousand Five Hundred and Two personnel and other specialized units of the Command to provide security coverage before, during and after the Eid El Kabir celebration across the state.

The Commandant made this known while briefing newsmen at the State Command Headquarters Jalingo.

He said the massive deployment became necessary to provide adequate security cover for worshippers at the Eid grounds as well as protect critical national assets during and after the Sallah celebrations.

He said the specialized units which included the Rapid Response Squad, the SWAT Team, the Special Female Squad and the Anti Kidnap squad were deployed to provide an extra layer of protection to all residents of the State during the celebrations.

The NSCDC boss reiterated that deployments have been made to all flash points, prayer grounds, and other important critical national infrastructure across the state to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

He noted that criminal elements usually take advantage of festive periods to perpetrate their crime. He therefore called on all well meaning Tarabans to increase security alertness in their domains and to also report suspicious activities or persons to the nearest security formation for immediate response.

Commandant Adamu admonished the Muslim Ummah in Taraba to imbibe the virtues of love and sacrifice which are the cardinal lessons of the Eid El Kabir. “The Eid El Kabir teaches us the lessons of sacrifice and love which are the two virtues our country is in dire need of. We must love one another and make sacrifices especially in these difficult times so that we can move our great country forward”.

Adamu called for a peaceful celebration across the state saying that peace has no alternative. He adviced all criminal elements to shun their craft and embrace legal and gainful ventures in order to make ends meet. He warned that anyone caught breaking the law or threatening the peace of the State will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

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