Oyo state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya, Thursday said the command is determined to protect innocent protesters as well as lives and properties of other citizens of Nigeria.
He stated this in Ibadan while addressing all Divisional Officers, Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit Desk Officers, Agro Rangers and Intelligent Officers deployed to sustain peace at the command’s headquarters.
Alhaji Akinsanya stated that there will be no going back in the command’s readiness in protecting innocent Nigerians irrespective of whom they are and where they are from.
The NSCDC commandant cautioned the general public against any act of violence and that they should allow peace to reign, saying, ” the general public is hereby warned to desist from any act of violence in the state”.
He said: “As much as we appreciate your concern for us as well as good governance, please stop attacking security agents or their formations. They are your parents, brothers or sisters and friends. Do not destroy government properties because it is our common wealth and heritage,” he said.
The Oyo state NSCDC commandant said to protect the lives and properties of the people, the Nigeria security and Civil Defence, Oyo state deployed personnel with other sister agencies to ensure peace is sustained and critical national assets are protected.
