Anambra Governorship Election: NSCDC Deploys Over 10,250 Personnel, Assures Maximum Security-okadigbo


By SILAS MEABE 

News:Sports;politics 

Awka Anambra 2025


As the Anambra State governorship election draws closer, the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced its full readiness to ensure a peaceful and credible exercise.

Speaking with journalists in Awka, the Head of Media Tactical Operations, Mr. S.C. Okadigbo Edwin, disclosed that the Commandant General of the Corps has approved the deployment of 10,250 personnel to the state ahead of the polls. He explained that 500 officers have been assigned to each local government area to strengthen security presence and maintain law and order before, during, and after the election.

Mr. Okadigbo emphasized that there is a superb synergy among all sister security agencies, including the police, military, and other paramilitary organizations, to ensure smooth coordination and effective response to any security challenges that may arise.

He assured residents of the state of the NSCDC’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and critical national assets throughout the election period.

“We are fully ready for this election. Our personnel have been well briefed and deployed strategically across the state. The commandant general has made adequate provision for logistics and welfare to ensure effective performance,” he stated.

Mr. Okadigbo also issued a stern warning to individuals or groups planning to disrupt the peace during the election, urging them to have a rethink as the Corps will not tolerate any form of violence, intimidation, or misconduct.

“Those causing crisis or planning to cause trouble should desist immediately. The full weight of the law will be brought upon anyone found attempting to destabilize the process,” he warned.

He appealed to the people of Anambra State to come out en masse and exercise their civic rights peacefully, assuring that the NSCDC, in collaboration with other security agencies, will provide a safe and secure environment. 

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