NSCDC Deploys 700 Personnel to Secure Gombe for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations

NSCDC Deploys 700 Personnel to Secure Gombe for Eid-el-Fitr Celebrations

By Auwal Ahmad

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has mobilised 700 officers and personnel to ensure adequate security during the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations scheduled for March 19 to 21.

Chief Superintendent of Corps Buhari Saad, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, issued a statement disclosing this information.

The statement indicates that the personnel will strategically deploy across the state to maintain peace and protect lives and property throughout the festive period.

The operation will cover Eid prayer grounds, Hawan Durbar routes, recreational centres, markets, motor parks, and other public places. It will also include the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, both public and private.

The NSCDC said its personnel would work closely with other security agencies to guarantee a smooth and incident-free Sallah celebration across the state.

State Commandant, CC Jibrin Idris, has directed all officers to carry out their duties with a high level of professionalism and vigilance. He stressed the need for discipline and commitment in ensuring public safety during the celebrations.

He also extended warm Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims in Gombe State and across Nigeria, urging them to celebrate peacefully.

The Commandant further appealed to residents and visitors to remain law-abiding and report any suspicious activities to security agencies. He reassured the public of the Corps’ readiness, alongside its partners, to safeguard lives and property throughout the festive period.