Ahead of the Osun State governorship poll slated for July 16, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has deployed 1,500 personnel, 35 vehicles and two trucks and ambulances to clear road obstructions, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.
This is even as its Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, urged the personnel to work closely with the police, military and other security agencies.
Oyeyemi, in a statement, yesterday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, also appealed to deployed officers to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, and ingenuity, and avoid any temptation that could lead to abuse of the rights of the electorate.
He said: “To ensure that the Corps plays an effective role in the elections, the Corps Marshal has directed the deployment of 1500 personnel of the Corps and 35 Vehicles including tow trucks, and ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.”
The Corps Marshal called on voters in the state to comply with all regulations including restrictions as would be announced as he wished the entire state a peaceful, free and fair elections.
