NSCDC Mobilizes 3,000 Personnel for Independence Day Security

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to bolster security for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations. This deployment, ordered by FCT Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu, aims to strengthen security, maintain law and order, and protect lives and property before, during, and after the celebrations.

The operation will cover strategic locations vulnerable to security breaches, including shopping malls, markets, motor parks, amusement and recreational centres, as well as Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI). Personnel from specialized units, including the Arms Squad, Female Strike Force, Crack Squad, Agro Rangers, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) Unit, and Counter-Terrorism Unit, are involved.

Undercover operatives will conduct covert surveillance, focusing on potential criminal hideouts, including uncompleted buildings. Odumosu has instructed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure a strong operational presence and compliance among personnel throughout the celebration period.