LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: NSCDC DEPLOYS 1300 PERSONNEL IN JIGAWA.

 

The NSCDC Jigawa state command have deployed 1,300 men for the LG election exercise in Jigawa State. In a brief discussion with the Public Relation Officer 'CSC Adamu Shehu, fcism.' he said strategic steps have been taken to eliminate conflict. Read official press release below:

PRESS RELEASE:

In preparation for the forthcoming Local Government Elections scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th June,2021, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, has deployed 1300 across the State.

The State Commandant Mustapha Talba (CC), gave the directive for the deployment through the Deputy Commandant Operations, Muntaka Hussain. 

The personnel will ensure adequate security before, during and after the elections. They will be deployed to various polling units, collation centres and other strategic places and they are to work pari passu with other sister security agencies. The personnel are to also provide security at both JISIEC offices, voters, sensitive and non sensitive materials and the general public by extension. Parts of the strategies deployed include 24hrs surveillance through mounting mobile and static patrol teams at flash locations. 

Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) are also stationed at State and Area Commands for speedy response to emergency situations and reinforcements. 

The State Commandant, in a quest to record a hitch-free electioneering process, strongly admonished his personnel to strictly adhere to the rules of engagement which include the use of minimum force, Professionalism, Zero tolerance for corruption, and fairness, among others. 

He also enjoined parents and party stalwarts to caution their wards and supporters to desist from committing anything capable of jeopardizing the relative peace enjoyed in the State. 

He further, on behalf of the Command, wish the State a peaceful and successful electioneering exercise. 

E-Signed:

CSC Adamu Shehu, fcism.

CDPRO

For: State Commandant.