The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 505 personnel for the Feb. 3, re-run election in Bauchi State.
The Spokesperson of the corps, DCS Fatima Adamu stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi.
NAN reports that the Appeal Court ordered for re-run election in four State Assembly Constituencies in the state.
The constituencies are: Bauchi Central, Zungur/Galambi, Ningi 1 and Madara/Chinade.
Also, INEC on Thursday distributed sensitive materials and trained over 200 ad-hoc personnel for the exercise
Adamu said the personnel were fully prepared to provide general safety for voters and electoral officers.
She said the corps initiated an operational and deployment plan to prevent violence during the election.
She said the deployment comprised officers and men, tactical commanders and special forces, adding that the personnel had been directed to discharge their duties in accordance to the corps’ operational code.
Adamu urged residents of the state to support the personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the exercise.