Again, NSCDC Commands Prepare towards Election Security Nationwide

Again, NSCDC Commands Prepare towards Election Security Nationwide

In continuation of the command’s preparation ahead of the March 18th 2023 State House of Assembly election in Anambra State,Mr. Isidore Chikere, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has charged officers deployed for the exercise to maintain political neutrality and avoid any act capable of betraying their professional call .

Briefing personnel deployed for Saturday’s election duty at the state Command Headquarters Awka, he urged them to be mindful of their actions, be guided by provisions of Electoral Act of 2022 and prioritise their personal safety in the performance of duty.

Comdt.Isidore reminded officers and men that beyond securing the public space during the electoral process, they are to ensure orderliness in all the polling units ( PUs) spread over the 21Local Government Area of the state.

He said” I have assembled you here today to remind you of what is expected of you during the forthcoming election. You are expected to be objective, liberal, firm and non- partician in the discharge of your duty. You shall be utilised to protect the INEC personnel, materials, facilities and the electorates. I need to warn again that the Corps will not hesitate to investigate and necessary sanctions meted out on any erring personnel found to have deviated from election duty, “he concluded.

Calling on eligible voters to be law abiding and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, the NSCDC State Command boss appealed to residents of the state to cooperate and support the NSCDC and other security agencies towards peaceful and credible elections.

In case of emergency before, during and after voting ,members of the public can reach the command through any of the following channels:
DC OPS 0806 676 9442
ACC OPS 08036172748
AREA A COMMANDER ONITSHA; 080735913830
AREA B COMMANDER AWKA; 08036086018
AREA C COMMANDER NNEWI;
08035406492
Situation Room ; 0803 789 8669
CDPRO 08035771835

DSC OKADIGBO EDWIN
Public Relations Officer
For: State Commandant
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CHAIRMEN AND YOUTH LEADERS OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN ZAMFARA STATE SIGN PEACE ACCORDS AS WITNESSED BY COMMANDANT MB MUAZU.

The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu and other heads of sister Agencies witnessed the signing of the peace accords by the various political parties as represented by their chairmen and youth leaderships in Zamfara State.

This event was part of the strategies employed by the joint security committee in the state to ameliorate and douse the tension occasioned by the forthcoming Gubernatorial and house of assembly elections in Zamfara State.

The peace accords was signed at the police headquarters Gusau in the presence of the Commissioner of police, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu and other heads of sister agencies in Zamfara State.

The political parties which participated in this peace accords include: the APC, PDP, NNPP, PRP, AAC and ADP.

The political parties were enjoined by the security agencies to strictly adhere to the rudiments of the accords signed.

Commandant MB Muazu however affirmed that the Corps is ready to collaborate with other sister agencies to ensure a hitch free elections. He however warned all political parties to desist from making inflammatory statements capable of jeopardizing the smooth conduct of the elections.

Commandant MB Muazu therefore enjoined all parties involved to play the political game in accordance with the 2022 electoral Acts.

Ikor Oche SC
CDPRO Zamfara State Command.
For State Commandant
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GUBER/ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS;
BE NEUTRAL AND DILIGENT IN THE DISCHARGE OF YOUR DUTIES. COMMANDANT MB MUAZU URGES PERSONNEL.

The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu has charged officers and men ready for the 2023 Guber and House of Assembly Elections in Zamfara State to maintain high level of professionalism and neutrality in the discharge of their official duties during the elections.

Addressing the combat ready officers and men in the State Headquarters Gusau, Commandant MB Muazu opined that the Corps has galvanized all facets of the units and Special Forces in the Corps to ensure a free, fair and rancor free elections.

Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu averred that in line with the electoral Acts, the Corps has ensured that adequate personnel are deployed in synergy with other sister agencies to curb any form of threat to electorates and officials conducting the elections.

Commandant MB Muazu therefore charged all the personnel deployed for the electoral duties to be diligent, cautious and neutral in their conducts during and after the elections.

The NSCDC State Boss reiterated the resolve of the Corps to assist the lead agency in the protection of life and properties in the state during the elections.

He however said that the Corps has placed an eagle eye on all Critical Infrastructures and National Assets as enshrined in the primary mandate of the Corps during and after the elections.

Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu therefore, enjoined the good people of Zamfara State not to be perturbed as the Corps in conjunction with other sister agencies is poised to provide adequate security coverage during and after the elections.

Ikor Oche SC
CDPRO Zamfara State Command
For State Commandant.
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*NSCDC Zone B Commander reiterates commitment to synergy with Army*

The Zonal Commander, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Zone B, Assistant Commandant General (ACG) Muhammed Lawal Haruna fdc, has reiterated the commitment of the Corps to maintain its synergy with the Nigerian Army for effective performance.

Haruna stated this at the Headquarters of the NSCDC Kaduna State Command when he hosted participants of the Nigerian Army War College, Course 723, on a study tour of Critical Infrastructure and National Assets in the state.

The Zonal Commander who described the tour as “a father, visiting the son,” noted that there has been a synergy between the Nigerian Army and the NSCDC for a long time, adding that Army has been of a great assistance to the Corps.

Responding, the Team Lead, Brigadier General UG Yusuf, observed that the visit had brought to the fore what they had studied at the college during the course.

He thanked the Assistant Commandant General and the Kaduna State Commandant, Idris Yahaya Adah for accepting them even at a short notice.

Delivering a lecture entitled “Protection of Critical National Assets,” Deputy Commandant of Corps Isah Jeremiah Yusuf, stated that inadequate operational vehicles, equipment, manpower and dearth of understanding on the part of some host communities were among challenges affecting effective protection of CNAI in the state.

Highlights of the visit include question and answers session between the 32 participants of the Nigerian Army War College Course and guest lecturer for possible clarification.

Other highlights of the study tour was the presentation of Magazine, Journal and plague to ACG Muhammad Lawal Haruna fdc and the State Commandant, Idris Yahaya Adah.

DSC Habeeb Badamasi
PRO, NSCDC
Kaduna State Command.
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*2023 GUBERNATORIAL/STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS: SECURITY AGENCIES ON SHOW OF CONFIDENCE/FORCE PARADE ACROSS OGUN STATE*

The security agencies in Ogun State are currently on a show of confidence/force parade across Ogun State being ably led by the Acting Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Abiodun Alabi.

This is to get prepared for Saturday, March 18, 2023 Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly Elections in Ogun State.

All federal security agencies are involved in this parade holding in the Abeokuta Metropolis and its environs including but limited to: The Nigerian Police; the Nigerian Army; the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; the Nigerian Immigration Service; the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
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MARCH 18TH POLLS:
NSCDC ANAMBRA STATE COMMANDANT CHARGES PERSONNEL DEPLOYED FOR ELECTION DUTY TO EXERCISE HIGH SENSE OF NEUTRALITY AND IMPARTIALITY

In continuation of the command’s preparation ahead of the March 18th 2023 State House of Assembly election in Anambra State,Mr. Isidore Chikere, the State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has charged officers deployed for the exercise to maintain political neutrality and avoid any act capable of betraying their professional call .

Briefing personnel deployed for Saturday’s election duty at the state Command Headquarters Awka, he urged them to be mindful of their actions, be guided by provisions of Electoral Act of 2022 and prioritise their personal safety in the performance of duty.

Comdt.Isidore reminded officers and men that beyond securing the public space during the electoral process, they are to ensure orderliness in all the polling units ( PUs) spread over the 21Local Government Area of the state.

He said” I have assembled you here today to remind you of what is expected of you during the forthcoming election. You are expected to be objective, liberal, firm and non- partician in the discharge of your duty. You shall be utilised to protect the INEC personnel, materials, facilities and the electorates. I need to warn again that the Corps will not hesitate to investigate and necessary sanctions meted out on any erring personnel found to have deviated from election duty, “he concluded.

Calling on eligible voters to be law abiding and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, the NSCDC State Command boss appealed to residents of the state to cooperate and support the NSCDC and other security agencies towards peaceful and credible elections.

In case of emergency before, during and after voting ,members of the public can reach the command through any of the following channels:
DC OPS 0806 676 9442
ACC OPS 08036172748
AREA A COMMANDER ONITSHA; 080735913830
AREA B COMMANDER AWKA; 08036086018
AREA C COMMANDER NNEWI;
08035406492
Situation Room ; 0803 789 8669
CDPRO 08035771835

DSC OKADIGBO EDWIN
Public Relations Officer
For: State Commandant
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STATE ASSEMBLY POLLS: KOGI STATE NSCDC BEEFS UP SECURITY MEASURES.

Following the successful conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly general elections in February 23rd 2023 here in Kogi State.

Commandant Ahmad Ahmad Gandi has charged Kogi State Command personnel to show more commitment in the forthcoming State assembly elections.

He gave this charge while addressing a joint session of Heads of Department, Units Heads including Divisional Officers (DO’s) and Area Commanders.

The State Commandant affirms the Corps readiness to sanction any erring Officer found contravening the guiding principles of the election duties.

Speaking further, he averred that all special unit/ squad will be deployed to flash points within Kogi State, to ensure that law and order is maintained before, during and after the elections.

The helmsman also emphasized seriously on adequate protection for Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in and around the State.

Zero tolerance for Vandalism and any other act that may want to undermine the Corps core mandates.

The State Commandant directed that officers deployed for election duties should synergize with other sister agencies for maximum success, while urging them to be of good conduct, show professionalism in your actions, shun partisanship, as you are expected to protect life and properties in your respective place of deployment, noting that this is another way to further consolidate on trust reposed on the Corps by the public, we can not afford to jeopardize it now.

See pictorial presentation.
CDPRO Kogi State Command.
Agiri O Alex
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NSCDC STRENGTHENS SECURITY MEASURES AHEAD OF GOVERNORSHIP, STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION.

Following the review, analysis, and processing of reports and observations from the field on the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on the 25th of February, 2023, the management of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has put in place a robust security arrangement geared towards the success of the forthcoming governorship election.

The tightened security approach is to ensure that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff, election materials and citizens are secured during the elections.

NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, while addressing some personnel ready for deployment to states for the Governorship and State Assembly election, said that efforts to curb disruption of the voting process necessitated the deployment of personnel to old and newly discovered flashpoints.

“Ensure the protection of critical national assets and infrastructural domains where vandalism of public utilities frequently occurred,” he ordered.

He affirmed that the already deployed 102,000 officers and men who had been properly trained in regimentation, crowd control, arms bearing and election management techniques are to ensure full security coverage of the election.

He assured that the Corps will continue to work with members of the public to obtain credible information to nip criminal activities in the bud before, during and after the election.

Audi charged all personnel on election duty to observe the rules of engagement and get themselves acquainted with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), code of ethics, and the electoral law as amended.

He warned against any form of misconduct, compromise, or accidental discharge as such acts are unpardonable under his administration.

“You must be professional, apolitical, and non-partisan, respect the fundamental human rights of the citizens, and avoid Intimidation and harassment of voters.

“Personnel must respect fundamental human rights of citizens, protect voters against political thugs, arrest vote buyers, election fraudsters.

“You are to ensure the obedience of law and order, be good ambassadors and maintain the integrity of the system,” CG said.

The Corps helmsman reiterated the need for continuous partnership with the police and other security agencies involved in election security duties, advising them to avoid unnecessary confrontation but to handle misunderstandings (in case of any) with maturity.

Audi warned mischief makers who may intend to perpetrate violence to take lessons from the last Presidential and National Assembly election where many political thugs lost their lives while snatching ballot boxes amongst other electoral crimes

He urged personnel to attract only good comments to the service with their conducts and performances during the polls as anyone found wanting will not be spared and assured those yet to receive the second tranch of the election allowance to exercise patience as glitches in the network is seriously affecting most financial transactions.

“Except for those who supplied wrong account details, and some network glitches, many personnel had received the second credit alerts,” CG informed.

Signed:
CC Olusola Odumosu
Director of Public Relations
NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja.
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*NSCDC ANAMBRA STATE COMMAND STEP UP EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THE SECURITY GRID AHEAD OF GUBERNATORIAL AND STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS*

Ahead of Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections slated for Saturday, 18th March 2023, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, on Wednesday, 15th of March held a strategic meeting of all the Management team, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to review the Presidential and National Assembly election in the state while planning for a more secured , hitch- free and successful poll on Saturday.

Addressing the participants, Comdt. Isidore Chikere, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Anambra State Command , said the meeting was convened to appraise the security arrangements for the first phase of the General elections . He charged the officers to implement the action plan already framed for the second phase in providing security for the polling booths, INEC personnel, Ad hoc Staff , INEC sensitive/ non- sensitive materials, and the electorates .

Comdt. Chikere stressed on the need for field officers to maintain close co-ordination with all the relevant stakeholders in election security to deal with any emergency in their respective jurisdictions. He tasked them to keep close surveillance over Critical National Assets and Infrastructure at their different area of responsibilities, noting intelligence shared will ensure timely action to deal with any situation that may arise.

Mr. Isidore applauded the professional conduct of personnel deployed in the first phase of the election and charged them to work with coordinated effort to strengthen their function in containing law and order during Saturday’s election .

The State Command boss tasked them to monitor the deployment of staff under them as the command will not fail to sanction any unprofessional behavior.

In his words:” We don’t align to any political party or individual and if anything, ours is to ensure the provision of a conducive environment to ensure the provision of free, fair and credible elections , therefore, all hands should be on deck to ensure a violent free poll on Saturday. We have perfected our deployment covering all the polling units in the state to ensure that no stone is left unturned security wise” he concluded.

The Meeting ended with threadbare discussions on manpower deployment, monitoring and establishment of helpline for complaint redressal and evaluation of security grid put in place.

*DSC OKADIGBO EDWIN*
Public Relations Officer
For: State Commandant
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command.
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*OGUN CIVIL DEFENCE IMPOUNDS 88 SACKS OF PMS, GIVES STERN WARNING TO ILLEGAL OIL THIEVES*
…Seeks Cooperation of Community Leaders, Traditional Rulers, Other Stakeholders

As part of its mandate in deterring oil thieves from the nation’s pipelines, rivers, amongst others, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, impounded 88 sacks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), at Akere, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The sacks of PMS which contain approximately 120 litres each was seized on the Akere Waterways from suspected oil thieves who are currently at large.

According to the findings made by a team of intelligence officers of the Corps upon arrest of these oil thieves, the arrested PMS is always being jetted out to the Republic of Benin.

In furtherance to the investigations by the intelligence team, it was revealed that the stolen PMS are got from Isalu, around Lagos State via the waterways and each time this arrest is made the perpetrators are always at large via the waterways.

Reacting to these findings, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, Commandant David Idowu Ojelabi mni, noted that the Corps in the State will ensure constant discouragement of these acts.

To put it succinctly in his own words, “I will put all my trajectories and compasses to ensure these illegal activities do not become businesses as usual”, he vowed.

“I will report appropriately to the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, National Headquarters, Abuja, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, OFR, on the recurring activities of these waterway vandals and the need for high speed jetties to further improve the operational capacity of the personnel”, he added.

Consequent upon this arrest, the State Commandant also warned the general public against these acts of sabotage vowing to ensure that the full extent of law is extended to anyone caught perpetuating these heinous crimes.

He also warned other conspirators to desist from any act capable of making them liable for crimes relating to sabotage of government assets and infrastructure across all parts of the State.

Commandant Ojelabi also strongly sought the cooperation and support of well meaning Nigerians with accurate intelligence and information that could lead to security successes across the State as this will further enhance the responsiveness to security for the betterment of all.

The State Commandant also promised to ensure people-centred security and welfare for the people of the State as these are the major hallmarks of security agencies anywhere in the world.

In one of his submissions during questions from the journalists, he strongly emphasized to build a strong cooperation and robust relationship with community leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders towards a more peaceful Ogun State.

Meanwhile, Commandant Ojelabi also strongly vowed to work assiduously with other sister security agencies in the State and according to him, “If we work together, we achieve together and we succeed together which is the best philosophy for security successes across the world”, he concluded.

E-SIGNED
Dyke Ogbonnaya, anipr
State Public Relations Officer,
For: The State Commandant