LAGOS NSCDC DEPLOYS PERSONNEL, VOWS TO PROTECT CRITICAL NATIONAL ASSETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, PRAYING GROUNDS, RECREATIONAL CENTRES AMIDST OTHERS DURING EID UL FITRI

By Olayiwola Ibrahim // The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Lagos State Command has deployed two thousand 2,000 officers and men to ensure adequate security and safety of lives and property during this year’s Eid-ul-Fitri celebration in the state.

Eid-ul-Fitri also called the “Festival of Breaking the Fast or simply Eid, is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, which marks the end of the month-long dawn to sunset fasting of Ramadan.

The NSCDC, Lagos State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro says that the deployment followed the Federal Government’s declaration of Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitri celebration.

Officers and men deployed for this assignment were drawn from various Departments, Units, Divisions and Area Commands of the Command across the state, to ensure lives and property are safe and secured while the celebration progresses.

The critical national assets and infrastructure situated at strategic points, recreational parks/centres, strategic facilities and spaces are amongst many others that will be focused on before, during and after the festivity.

The Lagos State Commandant also felicitates with the Muslim faithfuls and sues for peace, love and unity above all amongst all citizens, while avowing his commitment towards protection and security of lives and property in the state.

According to the State Commandant who sounds a note of warning to all criminal elements, particularly, vandals to desist from their evil, dastardly and disastrous act of economic sabotage or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.

He assures that the personnel of the Command will not go to bed during the holidays but rather remain fervent and committed to its core mandates and statutory functions, as provided by the law in a bid to make the celebration a smooth and peaceful one for all.