NSCDC deploys 10,000 officers for Osun governorship election

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel for the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.

The NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Kehinde Adeleke, made this known via a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Adeleke quoted the State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, as saying that the deployment was approved by the Commandant-General of the Corps, who would lead the operation.

Sotiyo urged personnel to remain apolitical, maintain strict neutrality and discharge their duties with the highest level of professionalism before, during, and after the election.

Sotiyo emphasised that the credibility of the Corps and public confidence in its personnel would depend largely on their conduct throughout the electoral process.

He warned against actions capable of undermining the integrity of the Corps or compromising the peaceful conduct of the election.

Sotiyo said: “I urge you not to put the name of the Corps into disrepute. Be apolitical, maintain neutrality and respect fundamental human rights.

“Discharge your duties strictly in line with the Corps’ Standard Operating Procedures and other extant laws guiding election security operations.”

The NSCDC commandant also directed Area Commanders to ensure that personnel under their supervision remain disciplined, professional and responsive to security needs.

Sotiyo described the NSCDC as a professional, non-partisan agency responsible for protecting lives and property, critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as supporting the maintenance of peace and public order.

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Sotiyo further urged personnel to exhibit civility and respect for the electorate, noting that the election is a constitutional exercise.

He said the role of security personnel is to provide a safe and enabling environment for citizens to exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation.

The commandant assured residents that the NSCDC would work in synergy with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, secure, and credible electoral process.

Sotiyo also urged Nigerians to cooperate with security personnel and report suspicious activities through appropriate channels, assuring that the command would remain vigilant before, during and after the election