As Osun West senatorial By-election is fast approaching, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has said it would leave no stone unturned to ensure adequate security of lives and property of the citizenry.
The State Commandant of the corps, Philip Oyedele gave the assurance while addressing journalists at the Osun State Correspondents’ chapel of NUJ, Osogbo on Thursday.
Oyedele said necessary security arrangement would be provided to ensure a hitch free electoral process before, during and after the July 8th bye-election.
The NSCDC Commandant further explained that the Command has put in place necessary security apparatus to forestall any breakdown of law and other.
He however appealed to electorates to be law abiding before, during and after the election.
Oyedele who vowed that the command would not relent in its efforts to sustain the wind peaceful atmosphere blowing in the state, also called on parent to warn their children not to allow themselves to be used by some unscrupulous politicians who may be bent to be winning at all costs.
He said: “On the forthcoming senatorial by-election in Osun West senatorial district, I appealed to electorates to be peace abiding.
“Parents should warn their children not to allow themselves to be used as by unscrupulous politicians. Electorate should conduct themselves according to election guidelines and avoid any form of violence.
The Corps is ready and well prepared for the by-election. Together with other security agencies, there are shall be adequate provision for the safety of lives and property.
I appeal to political gladiators to play to play according to the rules guiding the process, we have 911polling units in Osun West, adequate security management has been made to ensure a violent free conduct of elections. Those who may be planning to unleash mayhem and rigging elections should forget about it.
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