Ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed its specialised and tactical teams, to beef up security across the state.
Key Highlights:
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State has deployed specialised tactical teams ahead of Eid-el-Kabir.
- The deployment was ordered by State Commandant Joachim Okafor to strengthen security across the state.
- Security coverage will focus on markets, motor parks, roads, recreational centres, and Eid prayer grounds.
- The NSCDC said its anti-vandal unit will intensify patrols around critical infrastructure.
- Residents were urged to report suspicious activity as the agency vowed to maintain law and order during the festivities.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, Ihemnacho Umeado, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the state Commandant, Joachim Okafor, gave the directive after a strategic management briefing held at the command’s headquarters.
He said the deployment will cover places identified as blackspots and likely flashpoints across the state; which includes but not limited to recreational centres, Eid prayer grounds, major road intersections, markets, motor parks, amongst others.
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The command also reiterated the corps commitment to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure and directed the command’s anti -vandal unit to intensify patrol and surveillance across key installations.
The NSCDC state commandant, further reassured residents of the state of the corps readiness to prioritise the protection of lives and property as well as forestall any likely breakdown of law and order before, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The statement warned that the command will decisively deal with criminal elements that want to take advantage of the window to carry out their nefarious activities.
The command further appealed to the public to report any suspicious activity around their neighbourhood to the nearest security post, for prompt response and containment.
