
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has ordered the deployment of 20,850 officers and men to ensure a hitch-free conduct of the by-elections scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, CSC Afolabi Babawale, who noted that all State Commandants in the affected states have been adequately briefed with emphasis on professionalism, respect for citizens’ fundamental human rights, and commitment to ensuring peaceful elections.
Prof. Audi assured the public of the Corps’ readiness to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, secure election materials, safeguard officials, and monitor the entire election process in synergy with the Nigeria Police, which is the lead agency in election duty operations.
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He reiterated that the by-elections would be conducted under adequate security, free from any form of hitch, and urged eligible voters to turn out en masse to vote for candidates of their choice as an expression of their franchise and fundamental rights.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the elections will be held to fill two senatorial seats, five federal constituencies, and nine state constituencies. NSCDC personnel have been directed to collaborate with other security agencies in Anambra, Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, Oyo, Taraba, Kogi, Kano, Niger, and other states where the polls will take place.