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• From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin; Tosin Tope, Akure and Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia

Security agencies in Kwara, Ondo and Abia states yesterday announced measures in place to complement existing safety measures during the Eid festivities.

The Kwara State  Police Command, which barred the use of canopies and tents on public roads, said it deployed 450 crack operatives in traffic-prone areas and red spots.

It also made public hotline telephone numbers—0703 206 9501 or 0812 527 5046 —-for residents to call in case of danger.

The Police command warned in a statement by its spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, that anyone caught in contravention of the ban on tents and canopies on roads would be made to face the law.  

It also warned residents   to adhere to all traffic rules and regulations  and  be mindful of other road users/pedestrians.’’

Ejire-Adeyemi’s statement reads in part: “An operation order has been drawn, directing officers and men, heads of tactical teams to provide adequate security at all Eid praying grounds and public spaces of gathering across the state.

“Visibility policing, intelligence gathering, men on patrol and guard duties will be carried out to prevent any form of heinous act.’’

Similarly, the state FRSC  sector command said apart from deploying  450 personnel, patrol vehicles, power bikes, ambulances and light private tow trucks would be highly visible on the roads in the state till June 11. 

It admonished motorists to ‘’avoid dangerous driving and wrongful overtaking, speeding, overloading, obstruction, use of phone while driving.’’

In Ondo State, the Police command did not give the number of its men already on   Eid duty. But it said they would provide ‘water-tight security’ at prayer grounds and strategic locations in the state during the festival.

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  Its Spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement that the  Commissioner of Police,   Wilfred Afolabi,  directed   Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols and maintain high visibility policing in public centres during the period.

  “The  Commissioner of Police has ordered the strategic deployment of personnel in  all Eid praying grounds, major public places  and other critical locations;’’ Olayinka said, adding that “this coordinated effort is part of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property during and after the festivities.” 

Also, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state deployed 900 tactical operatives to provide security during the celebration.

  NSCDC spokesman, Daniel Aidamenbor, said: “The operatives are to ensure protection of critical national assets and infrastructure and safety of lives and property by forestalling all acts of criminal tendencies planned by unscrupulous elements during and after the festive seasons.’’

Relatedly, the Amotekun Corps announced the deployment of 600 operatives.  

Adetunji Adeleye,   commander of the  Corps in the state,   said the operatives would cover all the 18 local government areas of the state.

He said: “Our men will be on 24-hour patrols, both on the highways and within towns, to ensure peace and security. We are working in synergy with other security agencies to guarantee a safe and joyous celebration for our Muslim brothers and sisters.”

Five hundred and ten  NSCDC  operatives were also deployed by the state   Commandant of the corps, Akinsola Aderemi, in the 17 councils in the state.

  Akinsola charged the heads of departments and units, area commanders, divisional officers and component commanders to ensure tight security at prayer grounds, recreational/events centres, motor parks, markets, flash points and facilities belonging to federal, state and local governments.

  “All personnel deployed are to work diligently to maintain safety and Security for the good people of the state,” he said.

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 4,500 Personnel across the FCT ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

The deployment is in a bid to ensure the security of lives and property and protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the FCT and its environs before, during and after the celebration.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Monica Ojobi, the officers and men were drawn from specialised departments and units such as Female Strike Force, Arms Squad, Operation Adkasu, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), and the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE).

Ojobi said the corps also extended the deployment to vulnerable locations and soft targets such as Shopping Malls, Recreational Centres, prayer grounds, Markets, Motor Parks, Amusement parks, City gates, 3 Arms Zone, government buildings and areas housing Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.

She said in a bid to ensure proactiveness and prevent emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the Corps also deployed its undercover agents to specific areas for surveillance purposes.

“Black spots like uncompleted buildings that harbour criminals are also covered to avert security breaches”, she said.

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Ojobi said the Commandant gave orders to all Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure their various Area Councils are on top of their game and ensure their presence is felt to avoid security hitches.

“All hands must be on deck, I will not tolerate any form of breaches, ensure you deploy your personnel adequately”, he said.

The FCT Commandant charged all officers to be of good conduct and work in synergy with other security agencies and adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, avoid harassment and intimidation of any citizen, as well as accidental discharge.

Commandant Odumosu urged residents of the FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements, individual or group, to any Security agency near them, saying, “My personnel are ready to ensure you have a peaceful celebration, you have a part to play too by being proactive.”

An official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) serving in Adamawa State, Abubakar Moyos, has gained promotion for recovering and returning a total sum of N850,000 that a pilgrim misplaced.

The Commander of the NSCDC in Adamawa State, Idris Bande disclosed on Wednesday that last Friday, May 26, 2025, Abubakar Abdukadir Moyos demonstrated honesty by returning a bag that he found belonging to one Maumuna Salihu, an intending Muslim pilgrim from Taraba State who was travelling for the 2025 Hajji via the International Airport, Yola.

“In the bag was 500 US dollars and 300 Saudi Riyal, totalling N850,000,” the commandant disclosed.

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During the ceremony in Yola to honour Abubakar Moyos, the commandant said Moyos’ integrity uplifts the NSCDC as an institution.

He thanked the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi, for his belief in honouring honesty.

He said the commandant general approved the promotion of Moyos from Corps Assistant II to Corps Assistant I with immediate effect.

The commandant gave Moyos a certificate of recognition and urged him to continue to be a model of integrity.

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has called for a more effective synergy among security agencies in adopting the “3Cs” approach, Coordination, Cooperation, and Collaboration, as a means to strengthen resilience against the country’s growing security challenges.

Audi made the call on Wednesday night at the Government House, Sokoto, shortly after paying a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.

He emphasised that the 3Cs are critical in addressing the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, insisting that all relevant stakeholders must work together.

“The security situation has spread across the country and demands collective efforts and synergy. No single agency has a monopoly on strategy. We must unite for the peace and security of Nigeria,” he stated.

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Expressing concern over the rising wave of violent attacks, Audi traced the evolution of insecurity in Nigeria, from insurgency to terrorism, then banditry, and now widespread kidnapping across various regions.

He noted that the NSCDC has taken proactive steps to counter these threats by shifting its operational strategy.

According to him, the Corps has intensified efforts to build a strong force specifically targeting illegal mining operations and pipeline vandalism.

“This has significantly yielded results with the arrest of so many suspects, including foreigners, and closure of over 1,000 illegal mining sites.

“We are practically involved in all security operations across the country and interestingly, we are doing averagely well despite the fact that we also lose our officers and men during such engagements on the field of operations”, the NSCDC boss said.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have sealed off an illegal mining site in Damau community, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to the Corps’ spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, the site, rich in tin deposits, was originally allocated to Trobell Minerals Limited but had been taken over by unauthorised miners operating without permits.

Afolabi disclosed that the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi, had directed a strategic crackdown on illegal mining activities nationwide, in a bid to curb economic sabotage, environmental degradation, and growing insecurity.

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He noted that the NSCDC Mining Marshals not only enforced the closure but also engaged with community leaders and youths through dialogue and non-violent means.

This proactive approach, he said, allowed for a peaceful evacuation of the illegal miners under official supervision.

The Corps reiterated its commitment to restoring order in the mining sector and ensuring that only licensed operators engage in mineral extraction.

The Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has ordered immediate detention of the officers who allegedly extorted N5.2m from some youths in Ekiti State. 

The development followed the comprehensive investigation ordered into the matter by the Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday. 

The CG condemned the conduct of the personnel seen in viral video extorting money from the young man travelling from Ekiti to Akure, the Ondo State capital. 

Audi, in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps in Abuja, Babawale Afolabi, described the conduct of the officers as unprofessional, saying it contravened the Code of Ethics and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the Corps.

He further directed that the culprits be whisked to the Corps National headquarters, Abuja for detention to allow the disciplinary committee set up by the government to conduct full investigation into the matter. 

The NSCDC boss said the management of the Corps would await for the outcome of the investigation and promised to deal decisively with the officers according to the Public Service Rules (PSR) if they are found guilty of the offence.

He urged the public not to be deterred in relating with the Corps and giving necessary information that could help to serve them better without intimidation, harassment or extortion of any citizens of the country.

Audi reassured that the Corps would not shield anyone found culpable of corrupt practices or any form of compromise, asserting that the Corps would make them accountable for their individual actions by facing appropriate sanctions.