NSCDC deploys 3,000 personnel for Kwara Council Election

The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar Mohammed, has ordered the deployment of over 3,000 personnel across the state’s 16 local government areas in preparation for the upcoming weekend council election.

These personnel, drawn from the State Command, Area Commands, and Divisional Offices across all LGAs, will be stationed at various polling units. They will work in coordination with other security agencies to ensure the election is conducted peacefully. “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,” Dr. Umar stated.

He emphasized that the NSCDC will not tolerate any form of political thuggery, violence, or hooliganism, warning that any actions aimed at disrupting the electoral process will be met with immediate and decisive action.

The personnel have been briefed to collaborate closely with other security agencies at the polling units. In addition, special forces such as Operation Harmony, the Counter-Terrorism Unit, and the Female Squad will be patrolling the state to enhance security. Officers from the Anti-Vandal Unit and the Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department will also be deployed to monitor and protect government assets, ensuring they are not targeted by vandals during the election.

Dr. Umar appealed to political parties and citizens to cooperate with security agencies and refrain from actions that could undermine the peaceful conduct of the election.