The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 personnel nationwide to ensure the protection of lives, property, and critical national infrastructure during Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
The by-elections, organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will take place in Anambra, Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, Oyo, Taraba, Kogi, Kano, Niger, and other affected states.
NSCDC spokesperson, Babatunde Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. He said the deployment was approved by the Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, as part of measures to guarantee a hitch-free exercise.
According to Afolabi, Audi directed state commandants in the affected areas to work in close synergy with the Nigeria Police Force, which is the lead agency in election security, as well as other sister security agencies.
“Our personnel will secure election materials, safeguard officials, and monitor the process to ensure transparency and orderliness,” Audi was quoted as saying.
The Commandant-General also urged officers to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, respect citizens’ fundamental rights, and ensure the peaceful conduct of the polls.
He further encouraged eligible voters to come out en masse and exercise their franchise without fear, describing voting as both a constitutional right and a civic responsibility.
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