….. We are on top of the situation – NSCDC
Hoodlums have reportedly disrupted collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) by people in Ilesa West Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday.
The hoodlums who reportedly came in large numbers are also alleged to have invaded the secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the area.
Confirming the incident, The Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Corps II (ASC II), Atanda Olabisi said the hoodlums ransacked some wards in Ilesa West which included Ward 1, 3 and 7.
“The hoodlums didn’t not let people obtain Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs). No arrest yet but we are on hunt for the hoodlums.
“There are no casualties as at this time you give me the call.
We (Police and the Civil Defence Corps) are in in a meeting as we speak with INEC to know how curb the situation.
“I am not aware there was an attack on the PDP Secretariat in Ilesa West Local Government, they only told me the PVC, ” she said.
She added the security agencies, especially the police and the Civil Defence Corps are on top of the situation.
