Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa said on Wednesday that it would deploy 1,500 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

Spokesman of the Command, DSP Adamu Shehu, said the officers would be deployed to major towns and villages to provide security during the festival.

As part of plans to ensure hitch-free Sallah celebration and adequate security during the period, we will deploy men of the command to parts of the state.”

Shehu said the officers would be stationed at prayer grounds, children parks, Emirs’ palaces, Durbar routes and other strategic places.

According to him, the corps has taken proactive measures to ensure peaceful and successful festivity in the state.

He advised members of the public to report suspicious movements to the nearest security formation for necessary action.

Also, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 5,000 personnel to provide security in Kaduna State during the Eid-el-kabir celebrations.

The NSCDC Acting Kaduna State Commandant, Ilelaboye Oyejide, made this known in statement issued by the spokesman, Orndiir Terzungwe, in Kaduna on Wednesday.

Oyejide said the NSCDC personnel, together with other sister agencies, would comb all black spots and arrest suspects threatening the peace enjoyed in the state.

He said the Corps would intensify surveillance during and after the celebrations.

The acting state commandant called on residents, especially those in areas suspected to be flash points, to be vigilant and report suspected persons and acts for swift attention.

“This call has become necessary in view of some security threats comprising of kidnapping, armed robbery, rustling and insurgency bedeviling the state in spite of measures put in place to checkmate insecurity,” he said.

Oyejide assured the people that NSCDC was doing its best and would deploy tactical approach in addressing such challenges.

“Thus, it is very important to seek collaboration with the good and peace-loving residents of the state and the public without which the desired result may not be achieved,” he said.

According to him, the perpetrators of crimes are not ghosts, but people living among in the communities, and must be exposed for peace to reign.

The acting commandant urged people to be careful and avoid movement in black spots at odd hours which might expose them to attack.

He commended the traditional, religious and opinion leaders for their support to the peace efforts championed by the government.