The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dispatched intelligence teams to Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Local Government Areas in preparation for the February 3 by-election in the state.
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Daniel Aidamenbor, the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, made this known during a press briefing on Wednesday in Akure.
The deployment of the intelligence teams is aimed at ensuring that the election is conducted without any security breaches.
“The real deployment of personnel has not been done, but the intelligence teams are to monitor the situation in the area and prepare the ground for a peaceful election,” he said.
The statement reveals that the state Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, has taken important measures to ensure a successful election in the area.
He held a strategic meeting with the senior management staff, field commanders, officers, and men of the command to discuss and plan various arrangements for the election.
These arrangements are aimed at ensuring that the election is conducted in a peaceful and secure environment.
Furthermore, the Commandant has also held a series of inter-agency meetings with other stakeholders to carry out a comprehensive risk assessment and evaluate the security of voters and election materials during the exercise.
This is a crucial step in ensuring that the election is free, fair, and transparent.
With these measures in place, the authorities are confident that the election will be conducted smoothly and without any untoward incidents.
“So, all hands are on deck, the politicians, the election umpire, and security agents.
“We are going to ensure that the House of Representatives by-election in Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Constituency is devoid of any security breach,” Aidamenbor said.
He added that Ibiloye tasked the officers and men to ensure a high level of professionalism in their conduct and adhere to electioneering guidelines during the by-election.
The NSCDC spokesman solicited the support of the public, especially politicians, with security personnel and enjoined them to shun violence during the election.
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