By Joseph Edegbo
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has ordered operatives of the Corps drafted to cover the Osun Gubernatorial election scheduled to hold July, 16th 2022 to ensure effective collaboration with the Nigeria Police, INEC, and other security agencies in the enforcement of restrictions on vehicular movement.
This is just as he directed the deployment of 1500 personnel of the Corps and 35 Vehicles including tow trucks, ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.
A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bissi Kazeem said the Corps Operatives drafted to cover the election have equally been mandated to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.
Dr. Oyeyemi warned the personnel to play active role in the democratic exercise to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, ingenuity, and avoid any temptation that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.
While reading out the marching order to the personnel, the Corps Marshal called on the electorates in the state to comply with all regulations including the expected restrictions and wished the entire state a peaceful, free and fair elections.