To underscore the state of insecurity ahead of the poll, at least 2,300 soldiers from three battalions of the Nigerian army would be deployed for the governorship election in the state.
The INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo State, Sylvia Agu, who stated this at a two-day media roundtable and engagement on the election, said she has been assured of adequate deployment of soldiers.
Mrs Agu, a professor, said: “Insecurity, no doubt, remains an issue. It is, however, a thing of joy that the Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze, has promised to deploy enough security personnel to ensure a hitch-free election in the state.
“Indeed, he promised that over 2,300 soldiers will be deployed to the state, during the 11 November 2023 gubernatorial election.”
Unless the insecurity in the state is urgently tackled, elections might not hold in some areas owing to the activities of suspected unknown gunmen.