7th January, 2016
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has deployed 4,000 personnel for the forthcoming re-run election in Bayelsa state on saturday, January 9, 2016 , the Commandant General has stated.
Sniffer dogs were also deployed to provide massive security before, during and after the election to forestall any break down of law and order.
The personnel have been mandated to ensure a smooth and peaceful election in Bayelsa state.
According to the Commandant-General of NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana, “I implore the politicians who are vying for the elective office to behave like Statesmen by accepting defeat and victory with an open mind, as violence cannot lead anyone anywhere. Moreover, without the electorate they cannot lead anyone in Bayelsa state and cannot attain the position sought after”.
The leader of the Corps also appealed to Parents and Guardians not to be tired in admonishing their children and wards not to fall cheap to the unethical behaviour of politicians who use the young ones to cause mayhem.
Gana likewise called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), that this assignment must be concluded, and one sure way to attain such, is to be unbiased in piloting the election affair of Saturday.
He implored the people of the State to be law abiding and come out enmasse to exercise their franchise , as the Corps is ready to ensure peaceful election in Bayelsa state.