The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,250 operatives to Anambra State ahead of the November 8 governorship election, as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible exercise.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the NSCDC Spokesman, CSC Afolabi Babawale, said the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, announced the deployment while addressing State Commandants and Heads of Tactical Units on election security preparedness.

According to the statement, the deployment — which includes Tactical Forces from the Corps’ National Headquarters — is aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the lead agency in election security, as well as other sister security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).

Prof. Audi emphasized that effective coordination, cooperation, and collaboration among security agencies remain vital to achieving a violence-free election.

He warned politicians and their supporters against inflammatory statements or actions capable of triggering violence before, during, or after the polls.

“The Anambra election is slated for Saturday, November 8. All intelligence and undercover personnel are to proceed immediately to man identified flashpoints. Tactical forces are to commence round-the-clock patrols, while operatives deployed to polling units and collation centres must adhere strictly to their posting orders,” he directed.

The Commandant General further charged officers to maintain professionalism, respect the rights of citizens, and operate strictly within the law.

“Based on the resolution of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, the NSCDC alongside other security agencies will monitor the election process and provide adequate protection for personnel, election materials, and facilities,” he stated.

Prof. Audi explained that the 10,250 operatives were drawn from the National Headquarters Tactical Squad, Zone 13 (Awka), and NSCDC Commands in Edo, Kogi, Imo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Bayelsa States.

He assured residents of Anambra that the Corps was fully prepared to safeguard lives, property, and democratic processes throughout the election period.

“The Corps remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, credible, and violence-free election in Anambra State,” he added.