The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has put in place every possible arrangement and logistics to ensure a hitch free general elections come 2015.
The Corps leader Dr. Ade Abolurin reiterated that the race to the helm of leadership was not a ‘do or die’ affair.
He, therefore, warned miscreants planning to cause commotion and confusion during the February 2015 elections to have a rethink as the Corps would not tolerate anyone aiming to truncate the electoral process.
He reiterated that irrespective of political affinity, all hands must be on deck to make the election hitch free, such that it will be a reference point for both Local and International observers and commentators when credible elections are being discussed in the country.
He tasked the electorates to carry out their civic duties and responsibilities in a transparent manner, to relate peacefully with one another and to inform security operatives appropriately any suspicious act or movement and when they notice unfamiliar faces, strangers, infiltrators or persons suspected with other motives different from the election program.
He added that visitors into states are also expected to conduct themselves in a lawful manner, to be of good behavior and to leave politics to politicians.
To the politicians, Dr. Abolurin advised that they should seek the good of the nation as they go about their political activities rather than engage in unwarranted propaganda and verbal attacks on security operatives who are there for the good of all.
He further tasked its personnel to partner and synergise with other sister agencies and allow their various professional trainings to take center stage by expressing civility in their approach and to work with decorum to serve, save lives and to protect the citizenry.
He urged the public to make their complaints known on time for prompt intervention in case of any emergency.
Also, the Corps sniffer dogs specially trained for election and crowd control had, according to him, been deployed to detect anybody in possession of dangerous weapons, carrying money about or any other thing to disrupt election.
The Corps also encouraged parents and guardians to always monitor and steer the activities of their wards, so that they are not used as thugs in the general elections.
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