The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,300 personnel across the three senatorial districts ahead of the forthcoming local government election slated for this Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesman, NSCDC Edo State Command, Ogbebor Efosa, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday.

Efosa, while expressing the NSCDC readiness to protecting lives and property, as well as critical national assets and infrastructure, before, during, and after the election, adding that necessary security arrangements.

The spokesman, while quoting the state Commandant, Akintayo Ayinla, assured the people of Edo State that the Command is fully prepared to discharge its constitutional mandate and provide a secure environment for a peaceful electoral process.

The spokesman, therefore, on behalf of the State Commandant, called on all political parties, candidates, their supporters, and other stakeholders to abide by the electoral laws, shun all forms of violence and electoral malpractice, and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the exercise.

The statement further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to working in synergy with other security agencies to ensure that the forthcoming local government election is free, fair, credible, and peaceful across Edo State.

He also encouraged eligible voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility without fear, assuring them of adequate security throughout the electoral process.