By Babatunde Tiamiyu
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command says it has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of lives and property during and after Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.
The state NSCDC Commandant, Augustine Padonu made this known in a statement made available to newsmen by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Samuel Opebiyi.
According to Commandant Padonu, 2,515 trained personnel of the Corps have been deployed across the state.
He added that all formations in the State have been directed to recognize the festival as a challenge and to intensify security efforts.
These formations encompass the Area Commands, Divisional Commands, as well as specialized departments and units such as the Operations Department, Disaster Management Unit, the Counter Terrorism Unit, Anti-Vandalism Unit, Armed Squad.
