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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of over 10,000 operatives to strengthen security during the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. While addressing State Commandants and Heads of Tactical Squads, Audi said the deployment was aimed at ensuring effective collaboration with the Nigeria Police, which is the lead agency for election duties. He noted that with proper coordination and cooperation among security agencies, the state would experience a violence-free election. The National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. ALSO READ: Gov Nwifuru approves construction of housing units for widows The NSCDC boss further revealed that the 10,250 operatives deployed for the election were drawn from the National Headquarters Tactical Squad, Zone 13 in Awka, and commands in Anambra, Edo, Kogi, Imo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Bayelsa States. He assured the public of a peaceful and hitch-free election. In his address, Audi warned desperate politicians against making inciting statements or engaging in actions that could lead to violence before, during, or after the governorship election. “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 the posting order,” he said. “Based on the resolution of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), the NSCDC, alongside other security agencies on election duty, will monitor the election process and provide adequate security for election materials and electoral officials. You are hereby directed to be professional in discharging your duties and to respect the fundamental human rights of citizens.” NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
