By Peace Udugba
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, has deployed 2,150 officers and men across the state to ensure adequate security and prevent vandalism during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The deployment follows the declaration of Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
Lagos State Commandant of the NSCDC, Adedotun Keshinro, said the command had put in place comprehensive security strategies to safeguard lives, property, and critical national assets before, during, and after the festive period.
According to him, the large influx of travellers and visitors expected in Lagos during the celebration necessitated the early deployment of personnel across strategic locations in the state.
Keshinro stated that the command’s operational measures were designed to curb the activities of vandals and other criminal elements capable of threatening the economic growth and development of the state.
He explained that officers and men had been stationed across all formations of the command to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, including oil pipelines, worship centres, parks, gardens, strategic facilities, and public spaces.
The commandant also directed personnel to remain on high alert while carrying out their duties professionally and without intimidation of members of the public.
He urged officers to respect the rights and privileges of citizens while maintaining law and order throughout the celebration period.
Keshinro congratulated Muslim faithful in Lagos and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, encouraging them to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, prayer, sobriety, compassion, and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.
He also appealed to Nigerians to use the period to pray for unity, peace, and progress in the country.
The command further urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the official Lagos NSCDC communication channels and emergency lines.
