The Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, said they will no longer condone attacks on their personnel by members of the public.
This was contained in a statement released by NSCDC’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun, in Ibadan on Monday.
The statement followed an attack on NSCDC personnel working with officials of Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue Agency by some members of the public. The attack was said to be over tax collection.
The commandant warned members of the public against assaulting NSCDC personnel attached to other agencies in the state.
He further advised those against government policies to be civil in their protest, called for the cooperation of communities to ensure a safer society for all.
“One of the officers was rushed to Kejide Specialist Hospital for treatment as a result of injuries he sustained during the attack, before the Rescue team could arrive at the scene.
“It is high time people stopped wielding emotional sentiments in order to crucify security operatives.
“Men of NSCDC are trained to be civil and professional in their approach with courtesy and good human relations.
“We implore the good people of Oyo state to always give necessary assistance to men of NSCDC, who are out to carry out their services by securing lives and property of the populace.
“Do not discourage and demoralise people who have given their lives to serve their nation,” he appealed.
Finally, the commandant enjoined the media in Oyo State to always verify their information from NSCDC before going to pres in order not to tarnish the image of the corps.
