Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on state residents to support the corps and other security agencies proactively.

A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Atanda Olabisi, quoted the commandant, Emmanuel Ocheja, as saying that security personnel could not be everywhere all the time.

Mr Ocheja said this prompted the creation of the Civil Defence Public Relations Committee (CDPRC) at the West “A” NSCDC Area Command in Ayedaade Local Government Development Area of the state.

“The CDPRC, which was inaugurated by the command earlier this year, is a grassroots–level security team of local leaders and citizens who work with NSCDC to prevent crime by giving proactive intelligence in their communities,” he said.

Mr Ocheja, represented at the inauguration by Bashir Sarafadeen, the assistant commandant, stressed the need for collaborative efforts to get indigenous people involved in securing the state.

The commandant further explained that the committee members were saddled with providing proactive intelligence and bringing suspicious activities in their neighbourhood to the NSCDC’s attention.

Also, Ponle Sunday, the NSCDC divisional officer, Ayedaade South LCDA, sensitised the committee members to their new roles in the Osun Command.

Mr Sunday noted that the inauguration was timely and stressed the need to make the state safe and secure, especially as the state governorship election was around the corner, urging residents to be more vigilant.

The newly inaugurated CDPRC comprises 20 members from the Araromi Owu community, Ayedaade South LCDA of Osun.

(NAN)