OSUN NSCDC DEPLOYS 4,520 PERSONNEL FOR 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

OSUN NSCDC DEPLOYS 4,520 PERSONNEL FOR 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

As count down to 2023 general elections is winding down, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has deployed 4, 520 personnel for the February 25th general elections.

The State Commandant, Agboola Sunday said officers and men have been deployed to Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Three (3,763) polling units  in the state. Personnel have also been deployed to  Six Hundred  and Sixty Four (664) wards across the state. Eagle–eyed patrol teams had also be stationed in the Three (3) senatorial districts in the state for effective monitoring and to mitigate threats.

‘’The corps is engaging with other security agencies in the state. I want to urge  the good and law abiding citizens of Osun State not to entertain any  fear. The Inter-agency  Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) has fine tuned modalities to ensure that the coming elections are conducted to the admiration of all Nigerians. Heads of security agencies in the state have had series of engagements; we have been able to map out strategies towards the success of the forthcoming general elections. Our collaboration is strong. Osun residents will perform their civic responsibilities in a peaceful atmosphere, without being harassed," Commandant Agboola said.

He, therefore, warned miscreants to desist from engaging in activities that may cause threats to peaceful atmosphere of 2023 general elections, as anyone caught would be dealt with according to the electoral law. Commandant Agboola noted that the recently passed electoral law, Part VII of the Electoral Act 2022 (as Amended) is devoted to electoral offences while Section 150 paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Act stipulate that an offence committed under the Act shall be triable.

The Osun NSCDC boss assured electorates that his personnel will not violate the code of conduct expected of security personnel. While assuring the public of the integrity of personnel of NSCDC, he promised neutrality, respect for human rights and dignity in the discharge of this all-important national assignment.

Commandant Agboola, who  called for the support of all and sundry, said everyone must work towards the success of the general  elections. He wanted  all hands to be on deck to ensure the elections is peaceful.

"I want to assure you that NSCDC personnel will discharge their duties with high degree of professionalism for us to witness  free, fair and credible elections," he reiterated.

He urged electorates to report electoral cases and emergency matters before, during and after elections to the NSCDC on the following numbers; 08055555644 and 07041300031.

E-Signed

ASCII Adeleke Kehinde

CDPRO

Osun State Command

For the State Commandant

08062957918

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