The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 862 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-al-Fitr celebration in the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bala Garba made this disclosure to newsmen on Sunday in Damaturu.
Garba said the State Commandant, Adamu Zakari, gave the directive for the deployment of the operatives across 17 local government areas of the state ahead of the Sallah festival.
“The operatives are drafted from the Female Strike Force, FSF, Counter Terrorist Squad (CTS), Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Anti Vandal department, Intelligence and Investigations (INTs), Agro Rangers and Operations department,” Garba explained.
He added that they were instructed to be proactive and treat people with respect while discharging their duties.
While commending the people of the state for being law-abiding, he congratulated all Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of Ramadan fasting and prosperous Sallah celebrations ahead.
He also urged them to report any suspicious movement of persons or objects to the nearest security agency