The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo, says it has deployed 1,800 personnel for special operations during the Yuletide.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday, signed by the state Commandant, Mr Samuel Dan, and made available to the in Abuja.
Dan explained that the operatives were drawn from Operations, Counter Terrorism, Disaster Management, Anti Vandal and Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Units of the command.
He explained that the operatives would provide security to public places including markets, recreation centres and places of worship.
Dan pledged the command’s commitment to ensure adequate security in the state during the period and cautioned youths in the state against all forms of violence and unwholesome acts.
The commandant said the youth and other citizens should embrace the long established culture of brotherly love, unity, peace and respect for constituted authority.
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