By Chidinma Nwaoji
NSCDC Commends Peaceful Conduct of Edo By-Elections
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has lauded the orderly and peaceful atmosphere that characterized Saturday’s by-election in the Edo Central Senatorial District.
Commandant Gbenga Agun, who led a monitoring team across polling units in Esan South-West, Esan Central, Esan North-East, and Esan South-East Local Government Areas, praised the conduct of voters and the effectiveness of security arrangements.
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According to him, the corps, working in synergy with other security agencies, ensured law and order throughout the exercise. He attributed the hitch-free poll to the strategic deployment of personnel and robust security measures.
During his tour of polling units, Agun interacted with voters, reassuring them of their safety and the protection of election materials. “We have deployed our officers and are collaborating closely with other security agencies to guarantee a peaceful process,” he said.
While acknowledging that voter turnout was modest, Agun emphasized that the atmosphere remained calm and that people were able to cast their ballots without intimidation or fear.
