NSCDC deploys 10,000 personnel for Osun governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel from 10 state commands to bolster security for the upcoming Osun State governorship election. Commandant-General Prof. Ahmed Audi ordered the deployment, which is set to commence on Monday, to ensure a peaceful and secure electoral process. The personnel, comprising both uniformed and undercover officers, will be drawn from various state commands, including Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Kogi, Delta, and the Federal Capital Territory.

The NSCDC also plans to deploy specialized units, such as the Commandant-General’s Special Intelligence Squad, Special Weapons and Tactics Unit, and Specialised Female Squad, to support intelligence gathering, crime prevention, protection of critical assets, and crowd control during the election. Deputy Commandant-General Ayuba Phillip will relocate to Osun State to oversee the corps’ election security operations, while the agency has warned against any attempts to disrupt the election process.

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