The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Igbalawole Sotiyo has urged residents of the state to exercise caution and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety, as the state enters the rainy season.
Commandant Sotiyo gave this admonition on Monday, following the recent heavy rainfall in Osun State, which resulted in the destruction of electricity poles and significant damage to several houses and shops in Ilesa and Egbedore South.
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The Osun NSCDC boss said, that after the incident, the command evaluated the damage done at Ilesa East and the report indicates that about six concrete poles fell along University Road in Ilesa. Similarly, in Egbedore South, at Aje market, Eesa Tuntun community, Ejemu Compound, and Ajetunmobi road in Ido-Osun, some electricity poles fell, and roofing sheets of houses and shops were also damaged.
The Commandant who enjoined the good people of the State, to avoid walking or driving near fallen electricity poles or power lines said the Command had contacted the Electricity distribution company in the state for further action.
He stressed further that NSCDC remains committed to ensuring public safety, particularly during emergencies and natural disasters.
“As we enter the rainy season, it is imperative that we take proactive measures to ensure our safety and the safety of those around us. We must be vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid accidents and damages.
“I want to assure the good people of Osun State that, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is committed to ensuring public safety, as one of the mandates of the corps is crisis management.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to respond to emergencies and protect members of the public from harm,” Commandant Sotiyo said.
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