The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,000 personnel from 10 state commands to reinforce security operations ahead of the Osun State governorship election.
The Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, ordered the deployment, which is scheduled to commence on Monday, as part of measures to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral process.
According to a statement by the NSCDC spokesman, Afolabi Babawale, the personnel, comprising uniformed and undercover officers, are being drawn from the Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Kogi, Delta and Federal Capital Territory commands, with about 1,000 personnel from each command.
“The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Prof. Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of 10,000 personnel from 10 State Commands, alongside specialised tactical and operational units of the Corps, to reinforce security operations across Osun State.
“The corps said the deployment would complement its existing personnel in Osun State and provide security for voters, electoral officials, observers, journalists and residents across the state’s 30 local government areas.
