The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Edo State Command has deployed 1,300 personnel across the three senatorial districts ahead of the forthcoming local government election slated for Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman, NSCDC Edo State Command, Efosa Ogbebor on Wednesday.
He expressed confidence in the NSCDC’s readiness to protect lives and property before, during and after the exercise.
He also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to work 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.
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission had fixed Saturday, July 11, 2026, for the conduct of the local government poll, with candidates from various political parties expected to contest chairmanship and councillor positions across the state.