NSCDC Deploys 10,000 Security Personnel For Anambra Gov Poll

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 10,000 operatives to ensure adequate security during the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8.

The Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, ordered the deployment, which includes tactical forces from the Corps’ National Headquarters in Abuja.

The move, according to the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, is part of efforts to support the Nigeria Police Force, which is the lead agency for election security.

Babawale told PUNCH Online on Thursday that the deployment was aimed at maintaining peace and guaranteeing a credible electoral process.

“The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has deployed over 10,000 operatives, including tactical forces from the Corps’ National Headquarters, to enhance security at the governorship election in Anambra State,” he said.

He added that the Commandant General had addressed State Commandants and Heads of Tactical Squads, warning politicians and their supporters against any actions or statements capable of inciting violence before, during, or after the election.

He explained that the deployment aligned with the resolutions of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security.

The spokesperson noted that the corps, alongside other security agencies, will monitor the election process and provide protection for electoral materials and officials on duty.

Officers, he added, have been instructed to carry out their duties professionally and respect citizens’ fundamental human rights.

“All intelligence and undercover personnel are to proceed with immediate effect and man the various identified flash points.

“Tactical forces are to commence round-the-clock patrol, while operatives deployed to various polling units and collation centres are to adhere strictly to the posting order.