We are fully ready for July 8 by-election in Osun West ―NSCDC

Against the backdrop of the July 8 by-election in Osun West Senatorial District, the  Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps,  (NSCDC), Osun State Command, on Thursday assured the people of adequate security of lives and property.

The state Commandant of the Corps, Mr Philip Oyedele gave the assurance while addressing journalists at the Osun State Correspondents’ chapel of NUJ, Osogbo, Osun State capital.

Oyedele, who said necessary security arrangement have been put in place to guarantee an hitch-free electoral process before, during and after the July 8 by-election also hinted that the command  had also put in place necessary intelligence gathering mechanism to nip any security breach in the bud.

While appealing to the electorate to cooperate with security agencies in order to sustain the peaceful atmosphere in the state at all times, he advised parents to be watchful of their wards and never allow them to be used by politicians.

According to Oyedele, “parents should be vigilant too, to thwart the situation where their children would be available to unscrupulous politicians as tools. 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 shall be adequate security provision for the safety of lives and property, during and after the exercise. I also appeal to political gladiators to play politics according to the rules guiding the process”, Oyedele remarked.