The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured Osun residents of adequate security during the February and March elections.

In a statement by NSCDC spokesperson Kehinde Adeleke, issued on Tuesday, said the commandant, Agboola Sunday, gave the assurance during a briefing with the management, area commanders and divisional officers. 

Mr Sunday reiterated NSCDC’s determination to maintain law and order before, during and after the polls.

The commandant charged personnel to redouble their efforts by putting in their best towards achieving hitch-free elections.

He said the electoral code of conduct, especially regarding security personnel, empowered officers on election duty to arrest and investigate whoever disrupted electoral processes and conduct.

Mr Sunday said offenders would be handed over to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for possible prosecution. He warned those planning to disrupt the elections to desist.

The commandant disclosed that NSCDC operatives were undergoing a series of training to discharge their duties with a high sense of professionalism.

Mr Sunday charged the commanders and officers to strengthen their operational capabilities for optimum performance. He also emphasised the need for actionable intelligence and massive deployment of personnel for the elections.

The NSCDC boss said the Osun command had beefed up security at the INEC offices to ensure watertight security around its facilities and personnel.

(NAN)