#Anambra Votes: NSCDC Deploys 10,250 Operatives For Hitch-Free Poll

Over 10,000 members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps have been deployed to Anambra State for the governorship election on November 8.

A statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the Corps, Afolabi Babawale, said the deployment was ordered by the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, to forestall breach of security during the election in the Southeastern state.

He revealed that the over 10,000 operatives deployed include Tactical Forces from the Corps’ National Headquarters.

Babawale said the CG, while addressing the State Commandants and Heads of Tactical Squad, relayed that the deployment hinged on the need to collaborate with the Nigeria Police, who are the lead agency in Election duty, noting that with effective Coordination, Cooperation, and Collaboration amongst the security agencies, there would be a violence-free election.

Audi, in his address, warned desperate politicians against insightful statements and actions that could trigger violence before, during, and after the governorship election.

He said: “The Anambra Election is slated for Saturday 8, November; all Intelligence and undercover personnel are to proceed with immediate effect and man the various identified flash points; Tactical forces are to commence round-the-clock patrol, while operatives deployed to various polling units and collation centers are to adhere strictly to the posting order.

“Based on the resolution of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), the NSCDC, alongside other security agencies on election duty, will monitor the election process and provide adequate security for Election materials and electoral officials on duty; you are hereby directed to be professional while discharging your duties with respect for the fundamental human right of citizens”.

The NSCDC boss further hinted that the 10,250 operatives deployed for the Election were drawn from the National Headquarters Tactical Squad, Zone 13 in Awka, Anambra, Edo, Kogi, Imo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Bayelsa States, respectively. He assured the public of a peaceful election without a hitch.