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10,000 NSCDC operatives sent to Osun ahead of August 15 governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

• August 10, 2026
Armed female NSCDC operatives
Armed female NSCDC operatives [Credit: Daily Nigerian]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 10,000 operatives for the August 15 Osun governorship election.

A statement by its spokesman, Kehinde Adeleke, on Monday, noted that the commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this during a strategic meeting with area commanders, divisional officers, and tactical commanders at the command headquarters in Osogbo.

Mr Sotiyo said the deployment was approved by the corps’ commandant-general, who would lead the operation. He urged personnel to remain apolitical, maintain strict neutrality, and discharge their duties with the highest level of professionalism before, during, and after the election.

Mr Sotiyo emphasised that the corps’ credibility and public confidence in its personnel would depend largely on their conduct throughout the electoral process. He warned against actions that could undermine NSCDC’s integrity or compromise the peaceful conduct of the election.

“I urge you not to put the name of the corps into disrepute. Be apolitical, maintain neutrality and respect fundamental human rights. Discharge your duties strictly in line with the corps’ standard operating procedures and other extant laws guiding election security operations,” he said.

The commandant also directed area commanders to ensure that personnel under their supervision remain disciplined, professional and responsive to security needs.

He described the NSCDC as a professional, non-partisan agency responsible for protecting lives and property, critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as supporting the maintenance of peace and public order.

Mr Sotiyo further urged personnel to exhibit civility and respect for the electorate, noting that the election is a constitutional exercise. He said the role of security personnel is to provide a safe and enabling environment for citizens to exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation.

The commandant assured residents that the corps would work in synergy with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, secure and credible electoral process. He reiterated the command’s readiness to deploy personnel professionally and responsibly, stressing that the corps would not compromise its neutrality or constitutional responsibilities.

Mr Sotiyo also urged the public to cooperate with security operatives and report suspicious activities through appropriate channels, assuring that the command would remain vigilant before, during and after the election.

(NAN)

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