The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has deployed 1,065 personnel to tighten security during the Eid-Kabir celebration.
State Commandant Hammed Abodunrin, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday, said the officers will help to keep surveillance in the 18 local government areas of the state during the festival.
He said the measure was part of the command’s preparations for adequate security of lives and property, adding that the personnel will be on ground before, during and after the festival.
According to Abodunrin, the command has a special preparation for the Eid-Kabir.
He said: “This is because there will be mass movement of people from one place to another. There will also be heavy movement of cash and property and criminals will upscale their activities to perpetrate crime.
“So, 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 to get enough information regarding movements and secure the lives and property.”
Abodunrin admonished the people to be moderate in their celebration by shunning ostentatious display of wealth.
“It’s not the time to spend lavishly or spray money anyhow at events. People should be wary of those moving around them aimlessly for security reasons. I advise people to be vigilant and not wait until something sinister happens. Rather, they should report any suspicious movement to the security agents around them,” Abodunrin added.