By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA: The Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has deployed 10,250 operatives to Anambra State forward of the November 8 governorship election, as a part of measures to make sure a peaceable and hitch-free train.
Corps’ Spokesman, CSC Afolabi Babawale in a press release on Thursday mentioned Commandant Common of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday whereas addressing State Commandants and Heads of Tactical Models on election safety preparedness.
He mentioned the deployment, which incorporates Tactical Forces from the Corps’ Nationwide Headquarters, is aimed toward strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Drive – the lead company in election safety – and different sister safety companies beneath the Inter-Company Consultative Committee on Election Safety ICCES.
Prof. Audi careworn that efficient coordination, cooperation and collaboration among the many safety companies would assure a violence-free ballot.
He warned politicians and their supporters towards making inflammatory statements or participating in acts able to inciting violence earlier than, throughout or after the election.
“The Anambra election is slated for Saturday, November 8; all intelligence and undercover personnel are to proceed with instant impact to man recognized flashpoints.
“Tactical forces are to begin round the clock patrols, whereas operatives deployed to polling items and collation centres should adhere strictly to their posting orders”, he mentioned.
The Commandant Common additional directed officers to stay skilled and uphold the rights of residents whereas discharging their duties.
“Based mostly on the decision of the Inter-Company Consultative Committee on Election Safety ICCES, the NSCDC alongside different safety companies on election responsibility will monitor the method and supply enough safety for election supplies and officers,” he acknowledged.
Audi defined that the ten,250 operatives had been drawn from the Corps’ Nationwide Headquarters Tactical Squad, Zone 13 in Awka, and instructions in Edo, Kogi, Imo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Ebonyi and Bayelsa States.
He assured residents of Anambra of the Corps’ readiness to make sure a peaceable, credible, and violence-free election.
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