By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), CC Michael Akintayo Adaralewa on Friday tasked the people of Oyo State to be vigilant and steer clearof criminal acts during this coming festive season.
Commandant Adaralewa gave the advice while receiving the South West Zonal coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Akiode Saheed.
The Oyo State NSCDC Commandant maintained that the command is at all times ready to protect the life and property of all the citizens in and across the nooks and crannies of the state.
Commandant Adaralewa charged the government and people of Oyo State to support NSCDC with information and logistics for Emergency rescue as well as fight crime and criminality in the state.
The Oyo State NSCDC Commandant while appreciating the Zonal coordinator of NEMA promised to sustain and strengthen the existing relationship between NSCDC and NEMA in the state .
He also called on NEMA and other emergency responder to support Oyo NSCDC in campaign again bush burning, careless handling of fire at home, electrical equipment at home and offices.
Commandant Adaralewa hinted that his officers and men in Disaster management, Counter Terrorist unit and CBRNE have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to rescue and prevent Emergency .
Speaking, the South West Zonal coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency Mr Akiode Saheed commended the effort of NSCDC officers and men in Oyo state command in fighting crimes and responding to Emergency across the state.
Mr Saheed stressed out that disaster Managers of the NSCDC are very active, passionate, hardworking and pro active in discharging their duties whenever NSCDC is contacted for natural and man made disaster.
He appreciated the commandant and his staff for the support given to NEMA and promised to sustain the good will through partnership in training and simulation exercise.
