The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified security operations with the massive deployment of personnel to international border areas adjoining the Niger Republic, as well as major entry and exit routes into the state.
The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance and carrying out stop-and-search operations where necessary.
This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, and made available to journalists in Dutse.
According to the statement, the deployment is part of the NSCDC’s special security operation put in place for the Christmas and New Year festivities.
“Major entry and exit routes into the state, including border areas, are being adequately manned to enhance surveillance and conduct stop-and-search operations where necessary,” the statement said.
ASC Mahmud added that special attention is being paid to the protection of places of worship, public utilities, recreational centres, government installations, motor parks, markets, shopping malls and other identified vulnerable locations across the state.
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To ensure a peaceful, safe and hitch-free Yuletide and New Year celebrations, the State Commandant of the NSCDC in Jigawa has ordered the deployment of officers and men across the state’s 27 local government areas before, during and after the festive period.
The deployment, according to the command, cuts across both regular and specialised units of the Corps, including Operations, Anti-Vandal Unit, Agro Rangers, Armed Squad, Counter-Terrorism Unit, CBRNE, Intelligence and Investigation, Disaster Management and Medical Units.
These units have been strategically positioned to guarantee effective security coverage.
Badaruddeen stated that the State Commandant charged them to strictly adhere to the Corps’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain professionalism and civility in the discharge of their duties, and apply minimal force except where absolutely necessary.
He also stressed the importance of effective synergy and collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the overall success of the operation.
The command further urged members of the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant and cooperative with security personnel, and to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest security formation.
“Parents and guardians are advised to closely monitor the activities of their wards, while the general public is cautioned against the use of fireworks, knockouts and other dangerous items capable of causing panic or fire outbreaks,” the statement added.
The State Commandant also issued a stern warning to vandals and other criminal elements to desist from targeting government installations, critical infrastructure and public utilities, noting that anyone apprehended would be dealt with in accordance with the law.