By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has paid an official operational visit to Osun State to assess security preparedness and ensure seamless coordination ahead of the forthcoming election.
In a statement signed by Babawale Afolabi, Assistant Commandant of Corps, NSCDC Public Relations Officer, indicated that during the visit, the CG met with the Chief Security Officer of the state, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke
He reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring a peaceful, free, fair, and credible election, while working tirelessly to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, through close collaboration with sister security agencies.
Governor Ademola Adeleke commended the CG for making the operational trip in person and lauded the NSCDC for its steadfast protection of critical national assets and infrastructure across the state.
The CG also visited the INEC State Headquarters where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, assuring the Commission of full operational support and issued a stern warning to potential vandals.
At the NSCDC Osun State Command headquarters, the CG reminded officers and personnel of the Corps’ role in national security, warning them against being trigger-happy and stressing strict compliance with the rules of engagement.
