Election Nearer As FG floods States with Soldiers

It is certain that the presidential election is holding tomorrow and not February 14 as publicized earlier. Security agents are also ready for this as they have started deploying their men to the streets and areas considered as flashpoints.

In Lagos, over

36,000 security agents have been deployed to be involved in the election. It was also gathered that 500 patrol vehicles, about 100 motorcycles, three Black Maria trucks, and about three Armoured Carriers. Also five gunboats will man the waters and about two helicopters will be used for aerial surveillance.

In Abuja, six Deputy Inspectors General of Police have been redeployed.  Journalist and election observers can be seen in the INEC headquarters to collect their accreditation materials. Some journalists have expressed their fears as their accreditation materials are not ready and this may affect their work tomorrow. The INEC management are also holding a meeting today with the authorities of NYSC. Major Checkpoints in the city are also heavily guarded.