NSCDC vows decisive action against disruptors
The NSCDC Commandant General, Prof Abubakar Audi, warns against disrupting the Osun State governorship election, vowing decisive action to ensure a peacefu Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-vows-decisive-action-against-disruptors/
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has pledged to take strong action against any individuals attempting to disrupt the electoral process during the upcoming governorship election in Osun State on August 15, according to Prof Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of the organization. Audi made the statement during a visit to the state to evaluate security readiness and enhance coordination prior to the election.
He emphasized the importance of avoiding violence and vowed to take decisive measures against anyone who disrupts the electoral process. During the state visit, Audi met with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and NSCDC personnel. Adeleke praised Audi for personally conducting the visit and commended the NSCDC for safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure.
However, Adeleke expressed concerns over recent security threats from political factions aimed at intimidating voters, urging the NSCDC to deploy sufficient personnel to neutralize such threats and ensure the arrest of anyone planning violence or attempting to disrupt the election. Audi reiterated the NSCDC's responsibility for protecting critical national assets, including electoral materials and facilities, and assured INEC of the corps' full support.
The NSCDC assured its commitment to protecting the democratic process and providing a secure environment for citizens to exercise their franchise.
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