The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command has deployed over 700 personnel of the Corps to various centres of worship and recreation areas in Zamfara State for Eidi Fitr celebration.
According to the statement by the Corp Public Relations Ikor Oche DSC part of the number deployed are to work throughout the public holidays declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Mr Ikor cited the Deputy State Commandant who stood in for the commandant BB Bodinga saying “the deployment is a design by the Corps to ensure that the celebration of Sallah is conducted hitch free devoid of any rancour”.
He added that, “the Commandant A A Sparks said no stone will be left unturned in the advent of maintaining security in the state”.
He therefore warned that all hoodlums and miscreants who have the desire to fan embers of mischief to relocate from the state as Zamfara is no longer a safe haven for criminals.
He further stated that, “the Rapid Response Squad and the female Arms Squad have been briefed and deployed accordingly to commence patrol before, during and after the holiday periods.
He also said that “all motor parks and various bus stops have been adequately manned by the intelligent unit of the Corps to checkmate commuters movement”.
He added “the Corps has also made a comprehensive deployments to the various Eidi grounds during the sallah periods for security coverage”.
He further stated that, the state Commandant however congratulates all Muslim Faithfuls for the Ramadan that is successfully coming to an end and also wished them a happy Eidi Fitr celebration in advance”.
