The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command has deployed 2,650
personnel across the area to provide security during the upcoming Governorship and House of
Assembly elections.
The Commandant, Mr Philip Ayuba, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) in Minna on Friday.
Ayuba said that already, operational orders had been issued to Area Commanders and Divisional
Officers across the state’s 25 local government areas to ensure credible conduct of the elections.
“We are already collaborating with other security agencies to maintain high standard of
professionalism and patriotism, to ensure peaceful conduct of the elections,” he said.
He said that NSCDC officers along with that of other security agencies would ensure maintenance of
law and order for peaceful and hitch-free conduct of the elections.
“We have deployed sufficient personnel after identifying black spots in and outside the metropolis
against any potential…
