From Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed more than 3,000 officers across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday.
The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, Ayoola Shola announced this in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith, on Thursday in Ilorin.
Shola quoted the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Umar Mohammed as saying 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 collaborate with other security agencies to ensure peaceful council polls.
“Our primary responsibility is to create a conducive environment for peaceful conduct of the local government election.
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The election will be free from intimidation, ballot snatching and any other disruptive actions,” TheNewsZenith quoted Mohammed as saying.
He further stated that the NSCDC would not tolerate any form of political thuggery, violence, or hooliganism.
“Special units, including Operation Harmony, the Counter-Terrorism Unit and the Female Squad, will patrol the state to enhance security.”
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