On Thursday in Abuja, the FCT Security Committee provided assurance to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of their safety during and after the February 25 and March 11 elections. The spokesman for the FCT, Muhammad Hazat-Sule, made this announcement, urging residents to come out in large numbers to exercise their civic responsibility.
Hazat-Sule noted that adequate security arrangements had been made to ensure the safety of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and other stakeholders during the electoral process. This would enable them to carry out their duties without fear or intimidation.
The FCT Security Committee, comprising security agencies in the FCT, has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents and visitors to the FCT before, during, and after the elections. The Committee has been collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
In light of recent security challenges in the country, the Committee has adopted a proactive approach to security, deploying personnel to critical locations in the FCT to prevent any untoward incidents. The Committee is also working to ensure that security personnel maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to the rule of law during the electoral process.
The FCT administration has called on residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities. The administration has also emphasized the need for peaceful conduct during the electoral process and urged residents to shun all forms of violence and incitement.
The safety of residents during the electoral process is paramount, and the FCT administration is committed to ensuring that the process is peaceful, free, and fair. The FCT Security Committee has reassured residents of their safety, and it is hoped that this assurance will encourage residents to come out and exercise their civic responsibilities without fear of intimidation.
“The committee, in its meeting held at Gwarinpa I District, Abuja, also urged residents to conduct themselves in a lawful manner during the exercise and vote for candidates of their choice. All potential flashpoints that could lead to the breach of peace have been carefully mapped out, and appropriate surveillance measures have been put in place to maintain law and order in the FCT,” added Mr Hazat-Sule.
He explained that the committee reviewed all security concerns and expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness by the respective security formations in the FCT and concluded that the elections could hold peacefully.
Mr Hazat-Sule also mentioned that the committee noted the proactiveness of the FCT Administration in restricting commuter movements around the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The FCTA approved the centre as the INEC collation centre for the 2023 presidential election.
According to him, the FCT is known for peace and will not tolerate any act inimical to the peace and development of the territory.
(NAN)