Military troops have been deployed to Osun State for the local government election slated for Saturday.
The Point gathered that the soldiers, who came into the state on Wednesday night, are to prevent any breakdown of law and order during the polls.
One of the officers informed The Point under condition of anonymity that they were drafted to the state in view of the bloodletting that arose from struggle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and opposition All Progressives Congress to control local government secretariats in the state.
“We are here for the election and to ensure that residents are safe before, during and after the election. We have been sent to some towns, especially the areas that have been volatile,” the officer, of the Nigerian Navy, told The Point in confidence.
Meanwhile, the Police in the state said it have put in place security measures to secure the lives and property of residents before, during and after the upcoming local government elections in the state.
The spokesperson of the command, Yemisi Opalola, in an interview with journalists in Osogbo, said the command had deployed and employed 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 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.