The Federal Capital Territory Security Committee has assured residents of their safety during and after the 2023 General Elections.
The presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on February 23, while the governorship and state house of assembly elections will take place on March 11.
Muhammad Hazat-Sule, the FCT’s Director of Information and Communication, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja.
He stated that the committee urged residents to come out in large numbers to exercise their civic duty.
Hazat-Sule also stated that adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and other stakeholders.
“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 flash points 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.
“The committee review all security concerns and expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness by the respective security formations in the Territory and concluded that the 2023 General Elections can hold in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.”
He said the committee noted the proactiveness of the FCT Administration in restricting commuter movements around the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The centre was approved by the FCTA as the INEC Collation Centre for the 2023 Presidential election.
According to him, the FCT is known for peace and it will not tolerate any act inimical to the peace and development of the territory. (NAN)