NSCDC ensures adequate security for Anambra State bye-elections, deploys 800 personnel 

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 800 personnel to ensure adequate security coverage ahead of the bye-elections in Anambra State.

The State Commandant, Commandant Maku Olatunde, gave the directive during an operational readiness assessment, emphasizing the command’s determination to protect critical infrastructure and INEC facilities during abd after the by-elections scheduled for Saturday August 16, 2025.

In a press release signed by Superintendent of Corps Okadigbo Edwin, Head, Media & Tactical Operations immediately after Commandant Maku’s accessment  meeting at the State Command Headquarters Awka on Thursday, August 14, 2025 revealed that the command in line with its core mandate is determined to protect all critical, national, state, local government assets and infrastructure, including INEC facilities in and around the state.

He said, “I have convened this gathering to assess our operational readiness for this critical task ahead. I have issued a directive deploying 800 officers and men initially, with additional personnel to be deployed as necessary to ensure a successful operation.”he said.

Distribution of electoral materials at Awka

He reassured members of the public of adequate security for the bye-election, saying that the command in collaboration with other sister security agencies would dominate the public space , ensure visibility of operatives and embark on confidence-building patrol before, during and after the election.

“To thie end, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers have been mandated to adequately deploy all their personnel to all the collation centers, polling units and wards of the Local Government Areas where the election will take place.

“In addition, NSCDC personnel, in collaboration with sister security agencies, will provide comprehensive security coverage, including escorts, for INEC materials and electoral officers to collation centers and polling units allowing eligible voters to cast their ballots freely and without let or hindrance,” stated.

Commandant Maku called on all political parties to adhere to the rules and regulations, while cautioning unauthorized individuals to avoid areas where elections would be held, emphasizing that their presence could potentially disrupt the process.

The NSCDC has therefore designated the following phone numbers for public emergencies: 08035771835, 08032549551, 08066769442, and 08064009569. The public can call these numbers for prompt assistance.