By Solomon Ewela, Benin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Edo State Command says it has deployed a total of one thousand four hundred personnel to provide security at all Muslim praying grounds and strategic locations in the state for the Sallah celebration.
This is contained in a statement signed by the by the public relations officer of NSCDC, Edo state Command, Sc Efosa Ogbebor which was made available to Newsmen in Benin City.
the statement noted that the deployment aims to ensure a hitch-free celebration and free flow of traffic across the state.
It added that NSCDC Edo state Commandant has directed the Deputy Commandant in-charge of operations, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Tactical Operations Officers,(CTU, AGRO-RANGERS,ANTI VANDAL) to ensure thorough supervision of personnel deployed.
While warning miscreants to steer clear from Edo state stressing that anyone caught engaging in mischievous acts will be dealt with according to the law it assured Edo residents of a peaceful celebration and urged the public to be law-abiding and support NSCDC and other Security Agencies in maintaining law and order.
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