14th February, 2019
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Delta Command, has deployed over 3,000 personnel for the Saturday Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.
The state Commandant of the corps, Dr Benito Eze, who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Asaba, said that the corps had earlier trained the over 3,000 officers for the election.
While noting that the training was organised by the headquarters of the corps, Eze said that it was to ensure security before, during and after the general elections.
He disclosed that the command was in partnership with other security agencies to ensure a peaceful election.
The state commandant gave the assurance that armed security personnel would be on ground to respond to distress calls during the polls.
Eze disclosed that the marine unit of the corps would provide security for the people living in the riverine areas of the state.
The state commandant added that NSCDC had also deployed speed boats to patrol the coastal areas of the state and keep them safe during the exercise.