By OLAJIDE IDOWU

The Police in Osun have put in place security measures to secure the lives and property of residents before, during and after the upcoming local government elections, its spokesperson CSP Yemisi Opalola said.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo on Wednesday, Opalola, said the command had deployed and emplaced enough security to ensure the election goes smoothly without hitches.

“Like earlier stated, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed mobile police personnel to the state to reinforce security ahead and during the election.

“The Police, together with other security agencies, will be available at all the polling stations across the state to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order.

“Police patrol teams will also be on the roads, to make sure there is no breakout of violence or attacks on voters on the election day,” she said

Opalola called on registered voters in the state to go out and vote on the election day.

She also encouraged them to exercise their civic responsibility, saying they should not succumb to any kind of intimidation or threat, as adequate security will be provided.

NAN reports that Osun State local government election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, Feb. 22. (NAN)