The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army/ Commander Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the 1 Division Nigerian Army’s support as preparations gather pace for the upcoming national elections.

General Wase gave the assurance on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, when the administrative secretary who act as State’s Acting Electoral Commissioner, Abba Yahaya, paid him a courtesy visit at the Division’s headquarters.

A statement by Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the division said the GOC pointed out that years of experience have helped the Nigerian Army master its role in supporting key civil institutions, stressing that troops would focus on providing outer-perimeter security while keeping a professional and apolitical stance during the electoral process.

General Wase reassured the commission that security measures have ensured all local government areas across the state are open and safe for the conduct of polls.

He also urged INEC to intensify its voter education and ensure ad-hoc staff clearly understand the specific roles of each security agency on the ground.

Earlier in the meeting, Abba Yahaya said his visit was part of his engagement with key stakeholders in the state.

He praised the good working relationship INEC enjoys with security agencies especially the Nigerian Army while appealing for even better collaboration moving forward, while thanking the GOC for the warm reception and the Division’s dedication to support the INEC during the election period and beyond.