From Paul Orude Bauchi
Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed a total of 1000 officers and men across the 20 LGAs for February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
This was disclosed by the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Ameh Edo James while speaking at a pre-Election media briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Bauchi on Thursday,
James reiterated the readiness of the Command to provide adequate security before, during and after the Elections.
The Commandant reaffirmed that the NSCDC is fully prepared for the presidential and National Assembly Elections as well as the Governorship and State Assembly Elections of March 11.
He also revealed that trainings and re-trainings of officers and Men of the Corps were organized internally to acquaint and prepare them for the election duties.
“Based on the directive of the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Bauchi state Command has deployed 1000 officers and men across the twenty (20) local Government areas in the state,” James said.
“In addition, the Command has also deployed other officers and men to protect the Critical National Assets across the state.”
The Commandant commended the commitment and synergy among the security Agencies in the state with the Nigerian Police being the lead agency in the election duty.
Furthermore, he urged all political party leaders, Religious bodies, Civil Society Organizations and other Stakeholders to ensure a hitch free Election.
The Commandant further warned that anybody found trying to mar the exercise in any way will be made to face the wrath of the law.