By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command, has deployed personnel in all communities across the State, so as to reinforce the security architecture during the Easter celebrations.
In a release issued by the Civil Defence Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent, Adigun Daniel, on behalf of the State Commandant Abdulkadir Sulu, parents and guardians are advised to warn their children and wards to avoid actions and conduct that could breach the relative peace in the State.
The Civil Defence PRO disclosed that the State Command has deployed more than a thousand personnel in the State, to protect critical national assets and infrastructure and be on the look-out for those who might want to exploit the festive season to commit crimes.
He therefore appealed to every law-abiding individual to go about their lawful activities without any fear, adding that the State Command was ready to deal decisively with any miscreants or groups who might want to disrupt the peace and create unnecessary tension in the State.
Similarly, the State Commandant appealed to the travelling public to be watchful of the type of vehicles “they board, and to ensure that the details of such vehicles are communicated to their relations.”
Residents of the State were encouraged by the Corps to report suspicious persons or activities they notice to the nearest offices of security agencies across the State.
It warned vandals of critical national assets and infrastructure to steer clear of the state, especially those involved in illegal connection to the National grid.
Commandant Sulu felicitated the Christian Community and prayed that the lessons learnt from the season would be used to strengthen and consolidate National Unity for the progress of our dear nation, Nigeria.
Meanwhile, according to the PRO, the Civil Defence Corps could be reached on the following phone numbers, in case of any emergency:
08062085647/08055700350
He said the State Commandant wished Christians a wonderful Easter celebration.
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