2023 Elections: Katsina NSCDC Command Deploys 2,000 Officials

The NIgeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says plans to deploy over 2,000 operatives to maintain law and order during Saturday’s election have been completed.

The Spokesperson of the NSCDC in the state, DSC Mohammed Tukur-Abdara disclosed this in s statement on Friday.

According to him, the operatives have been detailed for deployment in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and other Security agencies across the state.

”The general elections is an important part of our democratic history where Nigerians will have the opportunity to elect their leaders.

“Security agencies have a very crucial role to play to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process.

”The NSCDC Katsina Command, under the leadership of Commandant Jamilu Indabawa, has concluded all arrangements to maintain law and order before, during and after the elections,” he said.

Tukur-Abdara said that the operatives include officers and men deployed to polling units and collation centers, armed operatives to guard INEC offices, critical national assets, patrols, and undercover operatives for surveillance.

He added that the command will also maintain a fully coordinated emergency call Centre with sister agencies to respond to any security breach during the election.

As he enjoined the people on playing their part to ensure peaceful polls, Tukur-Abdara, said the Centre can be reached through the following Numbers; 07088882268 and 08135277779.