In its commitment towards violence-free, credible and fair elections, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has informed the general public that adequate security arrangements have been made for the forthcoming supplementary elections scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold in some parts of Anambra State on Saturday 15th of April,2023.
In a statement made available to newsmen, NSCDC PRO DSC Okadigbo Edwin
said that the State Commandant, Mr. Isidore Chikere made this known at the Command Headquarters Awka on the level of preparedness of the Corps for the exercise. According to him all routes and flash points within the State have been fortified with sufficient patrol teams to protect electorates, electoral materials and INEC staff.
Isidore said that deployment has covered all Polling Units, Collation Centres and INEC offices in areas where the exercise will hold, and they have also deployed adequate manpower to ensure orderliness and decorum as directed by the Commandant General.
The Command assured the people of Anambra State that, the NSCDC will continue to be apolitical throughout the electoral process.
He advised voters to come out without any fear of harassment or intimidation and exercise their franchise while conducting themselves in accordance with Nigerian laws.
