The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State command, has assured residents of adequate security before, during and after the August 29 local government elections in the state.

The state commandant, Olatunde Maku, gave the assurance on Friday while addressing officers and men of the command ahead of their deployment for the election.

Mr Maku said the command had put in place comprehensive security arrangements and strategically deployed personnel across the 21 local government areas (LGAs) to ensure a peaceful, credible and hitch-free election.

He said the deployment also aimed to protect lives and property, as well as electoral officials and materials, throughout the electoral process.

“I urge you to ensure the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure.

“Any form of electoral violence, vandalism, thuggery, voter intimidation and other acts capable of disrupting the election will not be tolerated.

“Perpetrators, sponsors and accomplices of electoral offences, irrespective of their status or political affiliation, will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he said.

Mr Maku assured residents that NSCDC personnel deployed for the exercise would conduct themselves with professionalism, neutrality and respect for human rights, while adhering strictly to extant laws.

He appealed to candidates, political parties, supporters, and other stakeholders to embrace peace and shun acts that could undermine the electoral process.

According to him, the NSCDC, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has deployed adequate manpower to guarantee the safety of voters, electoral officials and materials.

The command urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest NSCDC formation or through its emergency lines: 08035771835, 08036172748 and 08036789255.

(NAN)