By Mojisola Oladele
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, has deployed 1,700 personnel to ensure the safety of lives and adequate protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure across the state.
State Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo made this known in statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs. Kehinde Adeleke, in Osogbo.
Commandant Sotiyo said the deployment is reinforced with intensified visibility patrols, intelligence-led operations and rapid response teams to address any security threat promptly.
He stressed that a comprehensive security arrangement aimed at guaranteeing a peaceful and hitch-free celebration has been put in place.
“The festive period usually records a significant rise in human and vehicular movement as residents and visitors stream into the state, thereby requiring strengthened security arrangements” Commandant Sotiyo said.
Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been directed to strategically deploy personnel to places of worship, markets, motor parks, recreational centres, Critical Infrastructure and other identified flashpoints across the state” He stressed
Commandant Sotiyo urged all Divisional Officers to remain proactive and vigilant, stressing that the NSCDCis working closely with sister security agencies to ensure round-the-clock security before, during and after the festivities.
He emphasized that the Command would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who attempts to disrupt public peace and order.
The State NSCDC Boss urged residents to complement security personnel efforts by promptly reporting suspicious movements in persons or activities to the nearest security agency.
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