NSCDC to Deploy 1,800 Personnel for Cross River Carnival, Christmas
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps says it will deploy 1,800 personnel across Cross River State to ensure security during the Christmas and Calabar Carnival seasons.
State Commandant Charles Brown disclosed this in an interview, saying the deployment will include intelligence and tactical unit officers.
Brown explained the move aims to guarantee safety of lives and property before, during and after the festive period.
Attention will be on public areas like markets, places of worship, tourist sites and recreational centers seeing increased activities.
The commandant assured residents and visitors of protection as officers work round the clock.
He encouraged all to go about their businesses without fear and uphold the spirit of peace that Christmas symbolizes.
The bulked up operations are to supplement the traditional security already in place as celebrations welcoming the influx of locals and foreigners commence.