By Abdullahi Adamu Gusau
The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara state Command, Sani Mustapha has promised a holistic support for the February 3rd rerun election for State House of Assembly.
The rerun election will be held in 5 Registration Areas of 9 polling Units in Zamfara state.
Mustapha commended INEC for successful elections in the past, however averred that the corps is ready to join other sister agencies to make the rerun a success.
According to a statement by the command ‘s public relations officer, Ikor Oche, the NSCDC boss 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.
Mustapha therefore assured the electoral umpire of a smooth and hitch free exercise 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 process, saying the commission deemed it necessary to consult with the Corps and other security agencies in other to chart a way forward for the success of the rerun polls.
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.
