The Ebonyi State governor, Chief David Umahi, has confirmed the deployment of an Air Force Fighter Jet to the State ahead of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections in the State.
Governor Umahi confirmed this after a security meeting with Security Chiefs in the State at the New Governor’s Office, New Government House Centenary City in Abakaliki.
According to him, the fighter jet was deployed to ensure security of lives and properties of citizens before, during and after the elections.
Umahi, who is the chairman, South-East Governors Forum, said that with the deployment, bandits, hoodlums and other criminal elements that are threatening the elections in the State would be fished out and crushed.
“Let me inform you that we have in our midst a flight jet which was deployed by the Nigeria Air Force for the purposes of the election. The flight just landed at our airport and the flight is here to secure our lives and not just for our lives but to boost the confidence of every voter,” he said.
He further called on the citizens of the State not to panic and remain calm as the Jet would be flying low in most of the communities and towns.
“I want our people to know that the jet will be flying low in their domains. I don’t want our people to be afraid because the jet is meant to protect the people and evaluate the flashpoints and any envisaged threat and to deal with the matter promptly.
“I don’t want them to entertain any fear when they see the aircraft in their communities and villages. Our people should feel free and go about their normal businesses and vote for the candidates of their choice,” he added.