The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed more than 3,000 of its officers for the local government election holding in Kwara State on Saturday, September 21.
A statement issued by the Kwara State Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael Shola, confirmed the deployment of the personnel.
Ayoola said the officers were deployed to the 16 local government council areas of the state to provide security for electoral officials, voters and election materials.
The statement said the personnel were drawn from various divisions, including the State Command, Area Commands, and Divisional Offices in all the LGAs.
“These officers will man polling units and work in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure peaceful elections.
“Our primary responsibility is to create an environment where the local government election can be conducted peacefully, free from violence, intimidation, ballot snatching, and any other disruptive actions,” the state Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Umar Mohammed was quoted as saying in the statement.
He further stated that the NSCDC would not tolerate any form of political thuggery, violence, or hooliganism during the election.
“Any action aimed at disrupting the electoral process will be met with immediate and decisive action,” the Commandant warned.
He said : ” Special units, including Operation Harmony, the Counter-Terrorism Unit, and the Female Squad, will patrol the state to enhance security.
“Officers from the Anti-Vandal Unit and the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department will also be deployed to safeguard government assets during the election.”
Umar Mohammed urged political parties and citizens to cooperate with security agencies, advising them to avoid actions that could disrupt the peace. (vitalnewsngr.com)
