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NSCDC Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana

Osun guber election: NSCDC deploys personnel, sniffer dogs; FRSC 1,500 personnel, 60 vehicles, announces restriction of vehicular movement

NSCDC Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana
FRSC boss, Boboye Oyeyemi

By Kelechi Ogunleye

Abuja, Sept. 20, 2018

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has directed massive deployment of personnel, mobile surveillance vehicles and sniffer dogs for the forthcoming Osun State Guber election.

A statement by Emmanuel Okeh, the Corps’ PRO, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, said Abdullahi Gana, Commandant General, NSCDC, gave the directives while addressing the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Operations Hillary Madu Kelechi.

The statement quoted Gana as saying that there was need for effective deployment of the Corps to cover all nooks and crannies in Osun state before, during and after the election.

He ordered that, the  deployment should comprise of personnel from Osun, Oyo, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Kwara, Headquarters and other neighbouring states for the purpose of maintaining of peace, law and order before, during and after the election.

He said in addition to the operational officers deployed, three ACGs, six Commandants along with other senior officers from the rank of DCC to ACC below are to support the DCG Operations.

“They are to assist in supervising the deployment of personnel to critical areas, identified black spots, as well as to all the critical infrastructure within and around the state.

“This is for the purpose of deterring criminal minded persons that always take advantage of occasions like this to foment troubles in other to carry out  their nefarious activities,” he said.

The NSCDC boss also approved the deployment of surveillance/Intelligence unit, SWAT, Medical and Disaster Rapid Respond Team, CBRN Unit , Special Forces and other specialised unit for the purpose of beefing up  security in and around the State.

He charged personnel to work in synergy and collaboration with personnel of sister agencies deployed for the same purposes, adding that they must be good ambassadors of the Corps and diplomatic in their approach.

He cautioned the Corps not to condone any act of indiscipline or sabotage,  as anyone found wanting or engaging in any sharp practices will face the wrath of the law.

The Commandant General admonished Osun people to be peaceful and resolute in the forthcoming election, saying that there is no gain indulging in violent acts considering the fact that there is no alternative to peace.

“You must ensure that you all come out en mass to vote for the candidate of your choice without fear of molestation or favour, for whatsoever mistake you make now will affect the future of the state.

“The youths must also ensure that they shun any act of violence, thuggery, rigging, electoral malpractices, ballot box snatching and other social vices in other not to truncate the political and democratic processes.

“The law is not a respecter of anybody, therefore, whosoever engages himself in any act inimical to the peace of the state shall face the wrath of the law,” Gana warned.

In a related development, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday said it had deployed 1,500 personnel, including 60 vehicles to man strategic routes during the election.

This it said was part of additional efforts put in place to ensure compliance with restriction of vehicular movement during the Sept. 22 gubernatorial elections in the state.

A statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, made available to NAN on Thursday in Abuja, quoted the Corps Marshal FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi as saying that all measures were being put in place to achieve hitch free vehicular movement.

He called on road users, especially those plying the identified routes to note that while Ibadan – Akure express way will be open for free vehicular movement, vehicles will not be allowed to drive off the highway into Osun state as all connecting roads will be blocked.

“In the same vein, all roads leading to the state through Iwo, Ila, Orangun, Erin-Ile and others will be temporarily closed from 7a.m to 4p.m on the election day,” he said.

Oyeyemi also directed the deployment of personnel to mount surveillance, ensure strict compliance to established guidelines, provide intelligence, collaborate with sister agencies and display high level of professionalism in ensuring compliance to the restriction order.

He advised road users to comply with this partial restriction order, exercise patience and cooperate with law enforcement agents to ensure a peaceful conduct of the elections.

Kazeem further assured that FRSC was committed to ensuring a safe motoring environment for all road users throughout the exercise.

He advised the Public to call the FRSC emergency numbers: 122 (Toll Free), 0700-2255-3772 or 0700-CALL-FRSC in case of any emergency, crash or obstruction.

“The public is also advised to utilise the FRSC facebook page:www.facebook.com/FRSCNigeria, Twitter:www.twitter.com/FRSCNigeria, Instagram:www.instagram.com/FRSCNigeria, Text Messages Only: 08077690362 to report any emergency for prompt intervention.”

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