The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has ordered the deployment of 20,850 officers and men to ensure a hitch-free exercise during the August 16 Bye -Election.
In a statement issued by the Corps Public Relations Officer , Afolabi Babawale, the Commandant General assured Nigerians of the Corps’ readiness to ensure the Protection of critical national assets and Infrastructure, secure election materials, safeguard lives and property of the people and monitor the whole election process in synergy with the Nigeria Police Force – the lead agency in Election Duty Operations.
Professor Audi reiterated that the conduct of the bye-election would be under adequate security and without hitch.
He urged eligible voters to come out massively and vote for the Candidates of their choice.
“All the 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 the election,” he noted.
“As declared by the Election regulatory body INEC, there would be bye-elections to fill 2 Senatorial Seats, 5 Federal Constituencies and 9 State Constituencies; you are here by directed to work in collaboration with relevant sister security agencies within Anambra, Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, Oyo, Taraba, Kogi, Kano, Niger and all States where the by Elections would be held,” Audi emphasised.
