FCT Election: NFSS Takes Steps To Combat Violence

The Commander General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, NFSS, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin has directed officers and men of the Service in the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory to compliment the efforts of formal security agencies in checkmating any violence and breach of public peace that may arise before, during and after the conduct of this Saturday’s FCT Area Council Election.

Dr. Joshua Osatimehin gave the directive while speaking with newsmen in Abuja.

He said the directive became necessary in view of NFSS objectives in assisting its parental bodies such as the Military, Police, Civil Defence and other Formal Security Agencies in maintaining law and order in the society.

The Commander General of NFSS who described security as everybody’s business therefore advised residents of the FCT to report cases of unlawful behaviour to security agencies towards ensuring a hitch free Area Council Election.

Dr. Joshua Osatimehin explained that officers and men of NFSS had already been trained on what is expected of them during the election to avoid jeopardizing the conduct of the poll.

He used the opportunity to caution youths across the six Area Councils of the FCT against being used by selfish and unpatriotic politicians to cause any problem before, during and after the election.

While urging politicians, political parties and candidates on the election to effectively sensitize their supporters on peaceful conduct, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin also stressed the need for them to contribute their quota towards peaceful and successful conduct of Saturday’s poll.

The Commander General of NFSS equally stressed the need for politicians to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship before, during and after the election to further ensure the progress and development of the FCT.

Matthew Ayoola, Edited By Grace Namiji