The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has deployed over
1, 000 personnel to maintain peace in Kogi as the Supreme Court delivers
judgment on Kogi governorship election appeals on Tuesday.
Commandant of the Corps in the state, Everestus Obiyo, who stated this
at a press briefing in Lokoja on Monday, said the effort was to avert
possible breakdown of law and order after the court judgment.
Obiyo stressed that the command would not hesitate to deal decisively
with any individual or group that disturbed public peace after the
verdict.
According to him, peace remains the hallmark of any meaningful
development, urging the people of the state to remain calm and display
sense of maturity during and after the judgment.
He reiterated the Corps’ mandate to protect critical infrastructure in the state.
Obiyo urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and
guardians, to educate their people on the need to avoid acts capable of
undermining peace in the state.
The commandant urged youths in the state to desist from any act that
could land them in trouble, but engage in lawful businesses and ventures
as means of livelihood.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both Wada and Faleke
approached the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal upheld the
decision of the governorship election petitions tribunal, which
dismissed all six petitions challenging the election of Governor Bello.
(NAN)
Title : S'Court Judgement:- NSCDC Deploys Over 1,000 Personnel to Maintain Peace in Kogi
Description : The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has deployed over 1, 000 personnel to maintain peace in Kogi as the Supreme C...
