Ahead of this year’s Christmas celebrations, the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Igbalawole Sotiyo has deployed I,750 personnel across the state to provide water tight security, covert and overt operations and round the clock surveillance on all critical national assets and Infrastructure to ensure a peaceful and crime-free celebration.
According to the statement signed by the Command’s PRO, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, the Commandant Sotiyo assured members of the public of a massive security arrangement in the state.
The Commandant also gave a marching order to all Divisional Officers across the state to deploy personnel to worship centres, market places, recreation centres and some other flash points in the state.
He also charged them to work in synergy with other sister agencies to provide adequate security in Osun State during and after the celebration, while calling on those who are planning to cause break down of law and order to have a change of mind or ready to face the consequence of their action.
The Osun NSCDC boss urged personnel deployed for this assignment to be civil but firm in the discharge of their duties. He also appealed to members of the public to report suspicious movement in their environment to nearest security agency.
Commandant Sotiyo on behalf of the entire officers and men of NSCDC, Osun State Command wished Osun state residents a merry Xmas and a prosperous new year in advance.