Buhari: Police, NSCDC deploy scores of  personnel

Katsina State Police Command says it has, in conjunction with other security agencies led by the AIG Zone 14 Katsina, deployed adequate security measures in Daura town and across the command for the burial of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure a hitch-free burial.

The State Police Commissioner, Bello Shehu, who stated this, also extended deepest condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, the family, friends, and the entire nation on the passing of the former president.

A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, acknowledged Buhari’s contributions to the nation’s development and growth.

In the same vein, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Aminu Datti, declared the deployment of 2,807 operatives ahead of the burial of the former president.

Commandant Datti made this announcement at a brief meeting with senior management staff of the command earlier on Monday at the State Command Headquarters, Katsina.

He said that Commandant General Abubakar Audi expressed deep grief over the passing of Buhari.

The CG also ordered adequate security deployment to ensure safety and security before, during, and after the burial.

He stressed certain operational strategies to include intensive surveillance, gathering credible intelligence, community engagement, collaboration, and synergy with other security agencies, among others.

Relevant departments, units, and special forces were detailed and deployed to ensure adequate security in this period of grief.

Strategic deployment of personnel was done in Daura, the hometown of the late president; the Umar Musa Yar’adua International Airport, Katsina; the palaces of Their Royal Highnesses, the Emir of Katsina and the Emir of Daura; as well as other sensitive areas of the state.

Both covert and overt personnel in all the 34 LGAs of the state were charged with adequate protection of all facilities belonging to the LGAs, the State, and the Federal Government.

“Personnel deployed must be very professional and synergize with other security agencies to ensure adequate security,” the commandant reiterated.

Buhari: Police, NSCDC deploy scores of  personnel