The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 500 officers and men to secure national assets, worship centres and recreational centres across the state.

NSCDC Abia State commandant, U.I. Alfadarai, who made this known in a press release signed by the command’s PRO, Doreen Udugu, said that the deployment is aimed at ensuring that the general public enjoys the holidays in peace.

He noted that the personnel were deployed from various departments, units, divisions, and area commands across the state.

“The NSCDC will focus on securing critical national assets and infrastructure, recreational parks and centres, strategic facilities, and public spaces,” said Alfadari.