Edo NSCDC mobilises 500 personnel to Osun for governorship election
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has deployed 500 personnel to Osun to support security operations for the 2026 Osun governorship election.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), CSC Efosa Ogbebor, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin.
Ogbebor said the deployment was part of the corps’ inter-command operational support for the election.
According to him, the deployment is aimed at strengthening security coverage and ensuring a peaceful, free, fair and credible electoral process.
”The deployment is also aimed at protecting lives and property, safeguarding electoral materials and critical infrastructure, and supporting other security agencies in maintaining law and order before, during and after the election.”
He disclosed that the pesonnel were drawn from various formations and units of the command.
He added that they had been carefully selected and operationally prepared for the assignment.
Ogbebor said the deployed personnel would also participate in ”Show of Force” exercises at strategic locations across Osun.
He explained that the exercises were aimed at demonstrating security preparedness, deterring criminal elements and reassuring residents of the presence and readiness of security agencies.
He emphasised that the Edo command remained committed to supporting the corps’ mandate to safeguard lives and property.
He quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Mr Saidi Akintayo, as charging the personnel to approach the assignment with ”the highest level of professionalism, discipline, dedication, neutrality and patriotism”.
Akintayo urged the personnel to remain focused, vigilant, responsive and diligent throughout the assignment.
He stressed that their conduct must reflect the professionalism and integrity expected of NSCDC personnel.
He emphasised that political neutrality, strict compliance with operational directives and rules of engagement, respect for fundamental human rights, and effective inter-agency collaboration were essential to electoral security duties.
The commandant warned the personnel against partisan political activities, intimidation, harassment, abuse of power, misconduct or any action capable of compromising the corps’ neutrality and credibility.
”Your conduct must at all times reflect the professionalism and integrity expected of personnel of the corps,” he said.
Akintayo further directed the deployed personnel to maintain effective communication with other security agencies.
He also directed them to respond promptly and professionally to emerging security situations within their respective areas of responsibility.
He assured the people of Osun that the NSCDC, working in synergy with other security agencies, remained committed to the electoral security framework.
He said the corps remained committed to creating a safe and conducive environment for citizens to exercise their democratic rights.
He therefore called on political parties, candidates, supporters, community leaders, traditional institutions and other stakeholders to cooperate with security personnel.
He urged them to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the electoral process and exercise their civic responsibilities responsibly.
He also advised them to refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, security and integrity of the election.