The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has directed the deployment of 22,600 NSCDC personnel for the governorship elections scheduled to be held across three states this Saturday.
In a statement issued by CSC Babawale Zaid Afolabi, the National Public Relations Officer of NSCDC NHQ, Abuja, the CG emphasized the need for these personnel to maintain high ethical standards, discipline, professional conduct, and to remain apolitical. The statement explained that the CG is committed to supporting democratic governance and processes and that the deployment aims to ensure water-tight security for the electorate, officials, and other stakeholders.
The statement added that various NSCDC units, such as undercover operatives, Arms Squad, operatives in the Counter-Terrorism unit, CG's Special Intelligence Squad, Female Special Force, Rapid Response Squad, Crack Squad, and Anti-vandal Unit, have been detailed to prevent any potential disruptions that could breach the peace during the elections. “The corps made the mass deployment in the affected states where elections are to hold.
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