NSCDC Deploys Personnel to Protect Anambra Residents During Sit-At-Home

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State deployed its personnel on Monday to protect residents and critical infrastructure during the previously observed “sit-at-home” day.

State Commandant Olatunde Maku stated that the deployment aimed to safeguard lives, property, and critical national assets across the state. This initiative strengthens ongoing efforts by the NSCDC to build confidence and deter sit-at-home enforcement.

While the pro-Biafra group, IPOB, has suspended the official sit-at-home order, residents remain apprehensive due to past violence associated with it. The NSCDC’s visible patrols aim to address these concerns and reassure the public of their safety.

Commenting on the essence of the exercise, Maku said, “It is to build confidence for a seamless return to business on Mondays across the state and reassure the public that NSCDC in synergy with other security agencies have occupied the public space to send strong signals to misguided elements that it would not be business as usual because the Command will deny them any opportunity to perpetuate crime in the state.

“We have reviewed the current security situation in the state, and reinforced our operations with a robust patrol system that can checkmate any amoebic modus non-state actors might use to oppress members of the public.

“We are determined to protect lives and property, maintain effective serenity, and suppress the antics of the underworld personalities. The deployment of personnel saw the area’s dominance of operatives at various critical national assets and banks across the state.”

The operation involved deploying personnel to various locations, including banks, business areas, and critical infrastructure across the state. Maku emphasized that the deployed officers would be civil, professional, and firm while adhering to established protocols.

The NSCDC also encouraged the public to report suspicious individuals or activities. This collaboration, combined with sustained operations, aims to revive economic activity and deter potential misconduct.

“The confidence building attracted the opening of more banks from last week’s reportage of two banks to five banks this week, with full operations ongoing.

“The success of the operation is an indication that members of the public are tired of being forced to sit at home, we appealed to the people to assist the Command with vital information on the movement and activities of any suspicious person or group of persons who might pose danger to their security within their respective neighbourhood.

“We encouraged the people to go about their respective legitimate business as the operation would be sustained to revive the crumbled economic activities in the state and keep the unwanted miscreants off the state,” Maku stated.