Elochukwu Benjamin
Awka
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has announced the deployment of 750 personnel across the state to ensure the protection of lives, property and critical national assets during the Eid-El Maulid celebration.
The deployment follows the Federal Government’s declaration of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Head of Media and Tactical Operations, SC Okadigbo Edwin, the State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde, said the Corps had activated strategic security measures through an operational order aimed at guaranteeing a peaceful and hitch-free celebration throughout the state.
According to him, Eid-El Maulid is a period that promotes compassion, humility, service to humanity, unity, tolerance and mutual respect among Nigerians.
“Eid-El Maulid is a season that reminds us of compassion, humility and service to humanity. As a Corps, we are duty-bound to ensure that residents and worshippers observe the celebration in a peaceful atmosphere without fear of a breakdown of law and order,” the Commandant said.
Maku said as part of the security arrangement, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been directed to intensify the deployment of personnel and operational resources to protect Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, including places of worship, markets, motor parks, major road junctions, recreational centres and other public gathering points, with particular attention to preventing vandalism and other criminal activities.
The Command said it has also placed its Special Female Squad, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Agro Rangers Unit, and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Unit on red alert to ensure rapid response to any emerging security threat.
Commandant Maku urged residents of Anambra State to remain vigilant and cooperate with the NSCDC and other security agencies by reporting suspicious movements or activities within their communities.
He also advised Muslim faithful to celebrate responsibly and use the occasion to offer prayers for peace, unity and the continued progress of Nigeria.
“On behalf of the officers and men of the NSCDC Anambra State Command, Commandant Maku congratulates Muslim faithful on the Eid-El Maulid celebration and wishes them a peaceful and joyous festivity,” the statement concluded.
