The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,(NSCDC) Oyo State Command, CC Adaralewa Michael has said that the command has mapped out strategies of policing the state generally before, during and after the 2023 general elections.
Commandant Adaralewa made this known during the monthly briefing with all Head of Departments, Area Commanders, Unit heads and all operational Heads in the State held at Area A Command, Railway quarters in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
According to a press release issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DCC Oyindamola Okuneye, the Command has mandated that the training of officers and men of the Corps will commence in earnest and in accordance with the Commandant General’s order on compulsory training of officers in line with the electoral guidelines stated for the uniformed personnel participating in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.
“If the 2023 general elections in the country goes well, it’s a plus to the Security Operations of the nation”, Commandant Adaralewa said.
He reiterated his concerns towards the coming general elections and charged his men to be focused, disciplined and conduct themselves well and not foiling the rules concerning fundamental human rights during the ongoing political campaigns and the election proper.
Commandant Adaralewa also directed that all Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) facilities and the electoral materials including the personnel of the Commission are well protected, as independent National Electoral Commission buildings and materials are part of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure which is part of core mandate of NSCDC.
He, however, enjoined the citizens of the State to join hands with all security agencies by providing them with adequate and timely information to protect them better.
“When you see something, say something” he added.
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