The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will deploy 21,783 personnel for the 2023 general elections.
This is In addition to the deployment of 941 patrol vehicles heavy and light tow trucks as well as ambulances.
This deployment, according to the FRSC is aimed at ensuring the smooth conduct of the 2023 elections.
A statement issued on Friday and signed by the Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu said that the FRSC being a member of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security would work alongside other security agencies to ensure orderliness and timely delivery of election materials.
“769 patrol vehicles, 139 ambulances, and 33 heavy, medium, and light duty tow Trucks would be deployed.
“21,783 personnel would also be deployed for the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections, ” he said.
Biu in his pre-election directive to operatives spelled out their duties and responsibilities during the elections.
He said the responsibilities include enforcement of restriction of movement orders through prompt blockage of roads to prevent unauthorized movement across polling units and monitoring the conduct of the elections.
Biu added that the operatives would monitor unfolding events in collaboration with other security agencies at the Joint Operations Room domiciled at the Force Headquarters, as well as police headquarters in various states.
“This is to ensure robust intelligence gathering and sharing for quick and necessary response and intervention.
“Screening and accreditation of vehicles hired by INEC from road transport unions for the conveyance of sensitive and non-sensitive materials.
“And ensuring orderliness at polling units and countering activities that could undermine the election.
”The FRSC urged its personnel to exercise caution and civility in their interactions with the public during the exercise.
