As part of its statutory mandate to ensure a peaceful, credible, and violence-free atmosphere during the upcoming Ekiti State Governorship Election, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered the massive deployment of 10,000 officers and men across the state.
To guarantee total security coverage, personnel have been drawn from various state commands, including Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Ogun, and Kogi, alongside specialized operational reinforcements from Zone 11 and Zone 6.
The Commandant General (CG) of the NSCDC has also directed the immediate deployment of the Corps’ elite tactical units to neutralize any potential security threats. These highly trained squads include: The CG’s Special Intelligence Squad (SIS), the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, the Specialised Female Squad, the Mining Marshals, the Special Force and Crack Squad, and the K9 Unit (highly trained specialised dogs for detection and crowd control)
To ensure seamless execution of this operational blueprint, the Commandant General has designated the Deputy Commandant General in charge of operations, DCG Ayuba Phillips, to represent him and personally lead the election security exercise on the ground in Ekiti State.
Reaffirming the Corps’ absolute readiness, the Commandant General stated:
“Our mission in Ekiti State is definitive: to protect the integrity of the democratic process and guarantee the safety of every voter, election official, and citizen. We will tolerate no form of electoral violence, thuggery, or disruption. Our specialized squads and tactical forces are fully briefed and strategically positioned to maintain absolute law and order.”
The NSCDC is working in close, robust synergy with sister security organizations to provide comprehensive security coverage before, during, and after the election cycle.
All deployed personnel have been strictly charged to maintain the highest level of professionalism, neutrality, and civility while executing their duties in compliance with the Electoral Act.
The Corps urges the good people of Ekiti State to come out peacefully and exercise their franchise without fear of intimidation while remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activities to security operatives.
