The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) deploys 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including Abuja, to support security for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The deployment is aimed at enforcing law and order, strengthening safety, and protecting lives during the events.
Both outlets report that the FCT Command leads the operation under directives from the command level. Daily Post Nigeria says the deployment is ordered by the FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, while Vanguard reports the same overall figure and purpose, citing the NSCDC FCT Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Corps Monica Ojobi, who explains the effort is to help ensure a peaceful celebration.
While the sources differ mainly in who they quote and how they attribute the order, they agree on the scale (3,000 personnel) and the security purpose tied to the Independence Day observances in the FCT.
