From Abdullahi Adamu Gusau.
The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) Zamfara state Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha has promised a holistic support for the February 3rd Rerun Election for State House of Assembly to be held in 5 Registration Areas of 9 polling Units in Zamfara state.
Commandant Sani Mustapha who commended INEC for successful elections in the past, averred that the Corps is absolutely ready to join forces with other sister agencies to make the Rerun a tremendous success.
According to a press statement issued by the command ‘s public relations officer, Ikor Oche, the NSCDC boss in Zamfara state warned that no form of violence will be tolerated as the Corps is poised to provide adequate security coverage during and after the Rerun Election in Shinkafi local government area of the state.
Commandant Sani Mustapha therefore assured the Electoral Umpire of a smooth and hitch free Rerun in Zamfara State.
Earlier, Prof. S.B Ahmad, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electrical Commission in Zamfara State, eulogized the doggedness of the Corps in previous elections and the maintenance of security in the state.
He opined that, NSCDC is a stakeholder in the Electoral Business in the Nation and as such, the Commission deemed it fit to consult with the Corps and other security agencies in other to chat a way forward for the success of the Rerun Election slated on the 3rd February 2024.
The State REC, Prof. S B Ahmad said that, the Rerun Election is to be held only in Shinkafi Local Government Area of which 5RAs are only affected while 9PUs of the RAs will be the ones for the conduct of the Rerun.
He therefore solicited for the support of the of the Corps in the provision of security of staff and materials for the Election.
The State REC expressed confidence in the Corps in the provision of security coverage during and after the Rerun Election.
