From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1065 personnel to different parts of the state to beef up security during the Eid-el Kabir celebration.
This was made known in a press statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Aidamenbor.
He said the state Commandant of the corps, Dr Hammed Abodunrin has instructed the operatives to keep surveillance in the 18 Local Government Areas of the state before, during and after the festival.
According to the Command helmsman, the Command has a special preparation for the Eid-el Kabir celebration.
“This is because there will be a mass movement of the people from one place to another. There will also be heavy movement of cash and property. Also, criminal elements would upscale their activities to perpetrate crimes during the celebration.
“Our men are always on ground to monitor various parts of the state for a peaceful festival. Some of them will be in uniform, while others will be in plain clothes. This will help us in gathering actionable information,” Abodunrin said.