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By Madu Obi
The Anambra State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed human and operational assets to complement other security agencies ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, saying the command is already on red alert.
The off cycle election will be conducted in the three states of Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo.
Addressing officers and men of the command in Awka yesterday before their deployment to Imo State, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr. Edwin Osuala warned them against any form of compromise with political actors, adding that anyone found wanting would be decisively dealt with.
He urged them to eschew partisanship and maintain due diligence and ethical standards .
He said," I assemble you here today to brief you ahead of your deployment to Imo State"
First, I want to inform you that the Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi has charged officers and men to join forces with sister agencies to provide the needed security for the movement of election materials, INEC officials and the electorates to freely cast their votes peacefully.
"This is a national assignment and I expect you to be professional, civil, and polite but firm in the discharge of you duties and responsibilities."
"Let me remind you that the success of the election is tied to the safe and secure environment that we as security agencies will provide during the process. Therefore, I expect you to conduct yourselves within the framework of the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for Security Personnel on Electoral Duty."
"You are to exhibit high sense of integrity and respect the rights of citizens during the exercise" he stated.
Osuala added that it is a routine duty to support other commands when the need arises , hence the election in Imo State required support to complement the security arrangement already in place.
He also called on the people of Imo State to remain law- abiding and assist security agencies in the maintenance of peaceful, safe and secure environment before, during and after the election through prompt reporting of any suspicious movement of person(s ) or incident of crime in their areas to the nearest security formation.
According to him, NSCDC and other security agencies are on red alert to avert any unruly act capable of disrupting the peaceful conduct of the election.
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