NSCDC boosts Anambra Election Security with 10,000 operatives to ensure peace, protect voters, and guarantee a credible governorship poll on November 8.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed more than 10,000 operatives to strengthen Anambra Election Security ahead of the governorship poll slated for November 8.
The large-scale operation is designed to ensure peace, safeguard electoral materials, and guarantee a free and credible process across the state.
Announcing the development, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Audi, said the deployment includes tactical forces from the Corps’ National Headquarters in Abuja and special units drawn from several state commands in the South-East and South-South regions.
The initiative underscores the Corps’ commitment to national stability and the protection of democracy through enhanced Anambra Election Security measures.
According to the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, the Corps’ intervention complements the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force, which remains the lead agency responsible for election security in the country.
He explained that the deployment is part of a coordinated inter-agency framework aimed at maintaining law and order throughout the electoral period.
“The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has deployed over 10,000 operatives, including tactical and intelligence units from the National Headquarters, to reinforce Anambra Election Security and ensure peaceful conduct during the governorship election,” Babawale said.
He added that Prof. Audi had met with all State Commandants and Heads of Tactical Squads, warning politicians and their supporters against actions capable of inciting violence or destabilizing the state. The Corps, he stressed, will not tolerate any violation of electoral laws or disruption of the democratic process.
Babawale noted that the deployment aligns with the resolutions of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) — a collaborative body of security agencies established to coordinate effective election management across Nigeria.
Under the framework, the NSCDC will monitor activities at polling units, collation centres, and strategic locations while providing protection for electoral officers and materials.
“All intelligence and undercover personnel are to proceed immediately to man the identified flashpoints,” Babawale disclosed.
“Tactical units will begin 24-hour patrols, while officers assigned to polling stations and collation centres must strictly follow operational directives.”
The spokesperson reaffirmed that all operatives have been instructed to perform their duties professionally, without bias or intimidation, and with full respect for citizens’ fundamental human rights. This, he said, is essential to maintaining the credibility and neutrality of the Anambra Election Security operation.
According to Babawale, the 10,250 operatives were drawn from the NSCDC National Headquarters Tactical Squad, Zone 13 Headquarters in Awka, and the State Commands of Anambra, Edo, Kogi, Imo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Bayelsa. The officers are strategically positioned across the state to ensure swift response to any security threats.
He further explained that the NSCDC’s security plan includes intelligence gathering, surveillance patrols, crowd control, and the protection of sensitive electoral materials and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The Corps will also work in close coordination with the police, military, and Department of State Services (DSS) to share real-time intelligence and prevent electoral violence.
The Commandant General, Prof. Audi, while briefing his field commanders, emphasized that maintaining a peaceful election atmosphere was of utmost importance.
He charged all operatives to remain apolitical and resist any inducement that could compromise their integrity or the success of Anambra Election Security operations.
“Our personnel must uphold professionalism and neutrality at all times. Any officer caught engaging in partisan activities or unprofessional conduct will face disciplinary measures in line with the Corps’ code of ethics,” Audi warned.
Prof. Audi also urged residents of Anambra State to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, obey lawful orders, and promptly report any suspicious activities.
He emphasized that public cooperation is vital to ensuring a safe and credible election, noting that Anambra Election Security depends not only on armed presence but also on community vigilance.
In his remarks, Babawale reassured voters that the NSCDC remains fully prepared to deliver comprehensive security coverage before, during, and after the election. He said the Corps had mapped out critical areas prone to unrest and taken preventive measures to forestall violence.
“The NSCDC will provide maximum security for electoral officials, voters, and materials. Our personnel are well-trained and equipped to protect the integrity of the electoral process,” he stated.
Babawale also disclosed that the NSCDC will deploy modern communication systems, patrol vehicles, and surveillance drones to enhance operational efficiency and real-time monitoring. He reiterated that the Corps would not allow any individual or group to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election.
Furthermore, the Corps has intensified its sensitization efforts, warning political parties and supporters to avoid inflammatory statements that could lead to tension.
The NSCDC said it will collaborate with traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth groups to promote harmony and civic responsibility during the election.
The spokesperson called on voters to come out in large numbers, exercise their franchise peacefully, and trust the security agencies to protect them. He urged citizens to reject any form of vote buying, ballot snatching, or violence, assuring them that law enforcement agencies are ready to deal decisively with offenders.
Babawale reaffirmed that the Anambra Election Security operation is comprehensive and multi-layered, covering intelligence, surveillance, and rapid-response mechanisms to guarantee a credible outcome. He commended the resilience of NSCDC personnel and their commitment to maintaining order in the face of emerging security challenges.
“Our mission is clear — to secure the election, protect lives, and preserve democracy. The NSCDC remains dedicated to ensuring that Anambra Election Security efforts yield a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election,” he concluded.
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