The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 officers and men to ensure a hitch-free by-election across 16 constituencies in 12 states on Saturday.
The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, on Thursday, assured the public of the Corps’ readiness to ensure the Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, secure election materials, safeguard officials and monitor the whole election process in synergy with the Nigeria Police who is the lead agency in Election Duty Operations.
Audi hinted the newsmen at the National Headquarters of the NSCDC in Abuja, reiterating that the conduct of the by-election would be under adequate security and without hitch.
He urged the eligible voters to come out massively and vote for the candidates of their choice as a symbol of their franchise and fundamental rights.
The NSCDC Boss noted that all State Commandants within the 12 States where the election would be conducted have been adequately briefed with emphasis on Professionalism, respect for citizen’s Fundamental Human Rights and commitment to ensuring a peaceful conduct of election.
He said: “As declared by the Election regulatory body INEC, there would be by-election to fill 2 Senatorial Seats, 5 Federal Constituencies and 9 State Constituencies; you are here by directed to work in collaborations with relevant sisters security agencies within Anambra, Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, Oyo, Taraba, Kogi, Kano, Niger and all States where the by-election would be held”.
