Ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, security forces, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Airforce and Department of State Services, have deployed troops across strategic locations throughout the Territory.
In a Wednesday statement on the official X handle of FCT Police Command spokesperson, the troops were deployed to ensure a peaceful, free and credible election across the territory.
The statement reads, “Ahead of the 2026 FCT Area Council Elections, the FCT Police Command has deployed massively across the FCT in collaboration with sister security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, among others.”
According to the statement, movement will be restricted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on election day, with exceptions for essential service providers and election officials.
The statement added, “Residents are reminded that movement will be restricted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, except for essential service providers and election officials.
“We encourage everyone to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and come out peacefully to exercise their civic responsibility.”
“If you see something, say something: 08032003913 08061581938. Together, we will ensure a peaceful, free, and credible election,” the statement concluded.
