
NSCDC Anambra State Command Mobilizes 1,190 Officers for Upcoming Protest
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has deployed 1,190 officers and personnel in preparation for the nationwide protest scheduled for August. This strategic move aims to maintain law and order and protect critical national assets and infrastructure during the anticipated demonstrations.
State Commandant Maku Olatunde announced the deployment in Awka on Sunday, July 28, 2024, following a meeting with other service commanders in Anambra State. The deployment includes 350 personnel assigned to enforce the Anti-sit-at-home order on Monday, and 840 personnel designated to prevent violent protests, lawlessness, and vandalization of critical assets.
Commandant Olatunde emphasized the NSCDC’s commitment to maintaining peace and order before, during, and after the planned protest. “In line with a marching order given to us by the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, to stand firm on our core mandate as the lead agency statutorily responsible for protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, the Command will not remain passive or indifferent in the face of violent activities that threaten to disrupt the peaceful co-existence of all Anambra residents or destroy our National Critical Assets & Infrastructure,” he stated.
Acknowledging citizens’ rights to protest, Commandant Olatunde urged organizers to operate within the law. He warned that individuals contemplating illegal acts, such as tampering with government assets or infrastructure, would face severe legal consequences.
“The public is reminded that these actions are considered serious offenses. Disrupting social and economic activities in the state, particularly at strategic facilities like airports and hospitals, and hindering essential service providers from carrying out their duties, is strictly prohibited,” he noted.
Commandant Olatunde assured Anambra residents of their safety, stating that the NSCDC would take proactive measures to prevent and counteract any actions that threaten security and order. “Those who ignore these warnings will be held accountable and face the full force of the law,” he emphasized.
This robust deployment underscores the NSCDC’s dedication to upholding law and order, protecting critical infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and security of Anambra State’s residents during the upcoming protests.
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