The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Niger Command, has deployed the services of 39 personnel to provide security for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in different parts of the state. This information was divulged by the Corps Commandant in Niger state, Mr Phillip Ayuba.
According to him, the security would be in the 17 computer – based centres for the 11th conduct of the UTME in Niger, which kicked off on Tuesday.
Mr Ayuba diclosed that two personnel would provide security in each of the centres, while five personnel from the headquarters would supervise the exercise across the state.
Ayuba futher urged prospective candidates to be law abiding, adding that the NSCDC personnel would be professional in carrying out their mandate to ensure a hitch-free examination.