EDO STATE BEEF UP SECURITY AS THEY ELECT NEW GOVERNOR

As Edo state set to elect new Guber the atmosphere is said to have been charged ahead of today’s governorship election, as security agents from all indications have provided water tight security across the state. The presence of the about 30,000 policemen deployed to the state is being sensed, as over five thousand security operatives were sited at the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Aduwawa, Benin City. Nigeria Civil Society Situation

Room has called on the political parties participating in the election to conduct themselves in a manner that does not encourage violence by their supporters, as they would be held liable for their activities that trigger violence. 

The presence of soldiers was also felt at strategic points in the state particularly in border towns between the state and her neighboring Delta State. Report reaching us was that the army had plans to block all entry points into the state from last midnight. On its part, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) through Mr. Hillary Madu, Madu while addressing some personnel of the Corps yesterday said a total of 15, 250 personnel had been deployed by the Corps to safeguard a peaceful conduct of the election. The NSCDC acting Deputy Commandant General, Operations, said the specialised units included that of the Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) unit, Kernel units, Counter Terrorism unit, undercover officers and others.

 It should be noted that, all the personnel deployed should work in synergy with other security agencies in the state to make the election free, fair and credible as the good citizen of the state exercise their franchise.