From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
Niger state Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has said to deployed 1,450 personnel to Nigeria Police for onward posting across the state to provide security coverage during the forthcoming general elections in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the command PRO, DSC, Nasir Abdullahi.
He said the state Commandant, Ahmed Mohammed Dandare will work as a team with other security agencies to achieve common goal of hitch free elections,.
The commandant while addressing the management staff of the command, warned officers to be apolitical and conduct themselves while discharging their legitimate functions.
He cautioned the officers not to intimidate voters at the polling unit and never to handle any election material or assist a voter on how to vote, but for protection of lives and properties especially Critical National Assets and Infrastructure.
He further reiterated the Command’s readiness to deal ruthlessly with anybody or group of persons caught trying to sabotage the smooth conduct of the election or destroy any INEC material.
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