The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 28,000 officers across the country to keep communities safe during the holiday season.
The Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, gave the directive as part of efforts to protect lives, property, and critical national infrastructure.
His order includes the mobilisation of operatives from several key units, among them the Special Female Squad, Mining Marshals, Counter Terrorism Unit, SWAT, and others.
In a statement signed by NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale on Wednesday, June 4, Audi warned that the festive period often presents opportunities for criminal activity, making vigilance essential.
While addressing top officers during a strategic security meeting, Audi stressed the need for better intelligence gathering through direct community engagement.
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He said effective security depends not just on force, but on information.
“No single agency has a monopoly on tackling insecurity,” he said, urging all 36 state commandants and the FCT to work closely with other security bodies and local residents.
He identified challenges such as insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, pipeline vandalism, and clashes between farmers and herders as key areas that require joint efforts to combat.
“We also call on members of the public to support this course of action so that together we can attain the goal of effective security coverage across board,” he said.
The Commandant General also called on private security firms to assist by sharing timely intelligence and strengthening communication networks, especially during emergencies.