The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 2,807 operatives across strategic locations ahead of the former President Muhammad Buhari’s burial on Tuesday.

The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Aminu Datti, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Monday.

He said that the deployment followed a directive by the NSCDC Commandant General, Mr Ahmed Abubakar-Audi, to ensure safety and security before, during and after the burial.

He said that strategic deployment of personnel was done in Daura, Umar Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, the palaces of the Emir of Katsina, Daura, and other sensitive areas.

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Datti emphasised certain operational strategies, including intensive surveillance, gathering credible intelligence, community engagement, collaboration, and synergy with other security agencies.

“Both covert and overt personnel across the state were charged for adequate protection of all facilities belonging to all governments,” he revealed.

The commandant tasked the relevant Heads of Departments/Units, Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Unit Commanders, Outposts and Special Forces to ensure well-coordination and proper patrolling to provide watertight security in the state.

“Personnel deployed must be very professional and synergise with other security agencies to ensure adequate security,” the Commandant reiterated

Datti expressed his deep condolences to the family of the late former president, government, people of the state and Nigerians as a whole.

He further prayed to Allah to grant eternal rest and reward late Buhari with paradise. (NAN)