Osun Gov Raises Alarm Over Alleged Deployment Of Fake NSCDC Officers Into State

Osun State Government has raised alarm over the deployment of fake Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) officers and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) personnel into the state ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.

The APC primary election in Osun State is scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for information and Civic orientation, Funke Egbemode, on Thursday, the state government warned that security operatives have been put on the alert to nab law breakers.

“We are in possession of an intelligence report indicating that some persons have stockpiled the uniforms of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps , NSCDC, and the Nigerian Correctional Service with an intent to distribute them to non-state actors for use during the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election in Osun.

“We want to warn those behind this nefarious plot to jettison the idea as security operatives have been put on the alert and mandated to deal decisively with anyone bent on causing violence and destruction in Osun State.

“Osun is known for peace, and as a responsive and responsible government, we are ready to take all legitimate steps to guard the enviable status very jealously,” the statement read.

The State government urged parents and guardians to rein in their children and wards so as not to lend themselves to be used as instruments of violence.